Sobriety check points

[fredtoast]

(09-10-2016, 10:31 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote:  On one hand citizens complain that the police don't prevent crime they just respond to it.  On the other hand the same citizens will complain if you do something proactive.  It's a fine line to walk.  

This.

People who think DUI check points are anything close to "fascism" or a "police state" are crazy.

There is always a balance between freedom and public safety.  The courts have decided that the DUI check points are such a minimal intrusion on individual rights that they are justified in the name of public safety.  Police are not allowed to search cars without probable cause.

Whining about DUI checkpoints reminds me of the people who whine about being searched before they get on an airplane.  Personally I am happy that they search everyone who gets on an airplane with me.  And I don't have a problem with DUI checkpoints as long as they are conducted properly.