dbeall: I agree 100% with you. Should we, as American Citizens, have our liberties violated for the wrongdoing of some?

Let us not forget the words of Benjamin Franklin, "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

4th Amendment to the United States Constitution

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

I have to say that road blocks are an annoyance, but I mean come on. If your not doing anything illegal then why worry about it? All you have to do is keep your drivers license, proof of reg, and insurance handy and boom. Takes like 30 seconds for the cop to look it over to make sure everything is in order and your on your way.

Now is it just me or do the people who complain the loudest always have a reason why they don't want to do something. "Dost thou protest too much" If your doing something illegal you shouldn't be driving. Simple as that, yes I know insurance can be a bit pricey, as is the tag sticker. But I'm glad there are roadblocks, it keeps the drunk drivers down, the people who do drugs while driving, and people who don't have driver licenses shouldn't be on the road. Ride a bike or walk, simple as that.

And the Hispanics should understand this. EVERY RACE get's sterotyped and profiled. It's a fact, if you look like your going to do something wrong chances are you will. I wish people would just get their damned green cards legally and be done with it. Also isn't it funny how the Hispanic community will bitch and moan when a law is going to pass?! I mean come on how many times have we heard a news article/story where it says "Local Hispanic ring busted for ID THEFT.

I have never liked roadblocks. I should not as a condition of legally driving on the highway have to stop and show my driver's license unless I have violated the law or given the police reasonable suspicion that I have violated the law.

A roadblock doesn't require either of those conditions to be present. How they are allowed under the Fourth Amendment is anybody's guess.

This may sound somewhat ridiculous, however, I am going to comment anyway. When we violate certain laws we as AMERICAN CITIZENS are held accountable. When and if we violate certain traffic laws we are in-turn pulled over. Now, during that stop we are asked for certain documentation; drivers license, registration and proof of insurance. Even as CITIZENS we must show documentation. That is then used to make sure that is who we say we are. WHY WOULD THE SAME NOT APPLY TO EVERYONE? What does the Hispanic community suggest we do; make special revisions to that requirement to conform to the way they want to be treated? You see, to me, the ones that are raising all the concerns and complaints are doing so out of fear that through these series of road blocks, they themselves wont be able to submit such documentation that will keep them either out of jail or face deportation. I am all for the legal immigrants having a place here in the United States, but if your not here legally, you should still have to follow our laws and unfortunately, ROAD BLOCKS are just put in place to keep us safe. Dont lean on the laws that were enacted for the benefit of the citizens to protect those of you who are not Citizens!!

""If you aren't breaking the law, you have nothing to worry about."" What is next, the Supreme Court allowing roadblocks. But not allowing the police to arrest anyone 'suspected' of crime.