Yes, Ed, it's for "the safety of the officers, and suspects, as well."
And, of course, that's true. It is for the safety of all involved.
But I cherish my rights of liberty more than I fear the threat of criminals.
Like the man said, "They that can give up essential liberty in order to obtain a little temporary security deserve neither liberty nor security."
-boing
Oh yeah, just a reminder: It's not really Us vs Them. It's Us and Them vs The Other Them (the politicos).
[This message has been edited by boing (edited July 29, 1999).]
And, of course, that's true. It is for the safety of all involved.
But I cherish my rights of liberty more than I fear the threat of criminals.
Like the man said, "They that can give up essential liberty in order to obtain a little temporary security deserve neither liberty nor security."
-boing
Oh yeah, just a reminder: It's not really Us vs Them. It's Us and Them vs The Other Them (the politicos).
[This message has been edited by boing (edited July 29, 1999).]