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To: JOAT

Somehow, I don't find this unreasonable. Just like I don't mind having my trunk checked when I cross into NYC through the Holland Tunnel. If random checks result in the arrest of drug runners, or terrorists about to set bombs off in restaurants or shopping malls, then I'm willing to sacrafice a little of my "rights" to be free of unreasonable searches. If you're driving on the highways, that presumes you have a valid drivers license. If a random check shows you don't have one and they find something illegal in your trunk -- tough for you.


58 posted on 07/19/2004 3:02:43 PM PDT by Imagine
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To: Imagine
Somehow, I don't find this unreasonable.

Somehow, I am not surprised that someone who lives in Hillary country would think random fishing expeditions are 'okay' so long as everyone 'feels' safe.

So we're even.

59 posted on 07/19/2004 3:07:36 PM PDT by JOAT
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To: Imagine
I'm willing to sacrafice a little of my "rights" to be free of unreasonable searches

Great. And you're always free to do so. When they ask to search your person or belongings, you should be happy to know you can consent to a search.

Problem is, the issue here isn't just your rights. It's the rights of others. And those rights aren't yours to sacrifice.

60 posted on 07/19/2004 3:09:17 PM PDT by freeeee ("Owning" property in the US just means you have one less landlord.)
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