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Random Refusal
The Moderate Separatist ^ | March 12, 2010 | Leigh Patrick Sullivan

Posted on 03/12/2010 9:27:40 AM PST by Leigh Patrick Sullivan

However, when I heard that the Conservative government was considering following the lead of countries like Australia by instituting a form of 'random' breathalyser tests, I had so voice my opposition.

With all due respect to those fine folks at MADD, there is a danger here that the balance of personal liberty and community safety will be knocked off kilter.

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TOPICS: Government; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: alberta; breathalyser; drunkdriving; random

1 posted on 03/12/2010 9:27:41 AM PST by Leigh Patrick Sullivan
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To: Leigh Patrick Sullivan

Houston has “no refusal” periods during Memorial Day, July 4th, etc. ... but the whole program hinges on having District Attorneys and Judges on call 24-hours-a-day to get immediate warrants for forcible testing.

SnakeDoc


2 posted on 03/12/2010 9:33:39 AM PST by SnakeDoctor (The night is darkest just before the dawn, but [...] the dawn is coming. -- Harvey Dent)
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To: SnakeDoctor

How wonderful it would be to live in a country that required warrants. Enjoy the freedoms you have, my American friends.


3 posted on 03/12/2010 9:41:58 AM PST by Leigh Patrick Sullivan
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