Everyone knows I support police officers. They have a dangerous job, deal with people you and I only read about, and are generally looked down upon by a good portion of our society until bad things happen.
That being said, I got to wonder what the hell the cops in Washington DC are thinking:
Stung by an outbreak of violence, including eight killings last weekend alone, police are taking the unusual step of establishing vehicle checkpoints in a crime-ridden neighborhood in the nation's capital.
Starting Saturday night, officers will check drivers' ID and turn away any who don't have a "legitimate purpose" in the area - a plan that has drawn swift criticism from civil liberties groups.
"The Constitution and the Bill of Rights should not become the next victim of the street violence," said Johnny Barnes, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union for the National Capital Area. "This plan will treat every resident of that area the way criminals are treated."
Police will ask motorists to show proof that they live in the area. If they do not have proof, drivers must explain whether they have a reason to be in the neighborhood, such as a doctor's appointment or a church visit.
Police will only search cars if they observe the presence of guns or drugs, officials said. Anyone who does not cooperate will be arrested.
Guys, I suspect you've heard about this thing called the Bill of Rights? You're just ASKING to get sued.
You don't have the right to stop random people who are in a particular neighborhood. Perhaps if you idiots in Congress would allow DC residents to own handguns, there wouldn't be as big of a problem with crime. You know, just a thought.
Travis
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