I hope that it belongs in this sub-forum.
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/09...d-to-curb-violence-in-east-st-louis/#comments
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/09...d-to-curb-violence-in-east-st-louis/#comments
IMHO, this is an example of why those interested in preserving freedom cannot ignore many of the smaller infringements as they all add up. How many potential constitutional violations and natural rights violations can be tallied from this article alone?Asked about Constitutional concerns, and the need for probable cause, Parks says the recent wave of crime is the probable cause and justifies the extreme new measures.
“Vehicles that are moving will be stopped and searched for guns, weapons, drugs, and open alcohol and any other violations that are taking place,” Parks later told KMOX’s Mark Reardon. “People who are walking, people who are bicycling, can be stopped and searched for the same and, when it comes to state IDs, we’re going to be confirming that state IDs are in place for everyone involved.”