Adam, I think PP2 has it spot on.  They have to have them in "poor" neighborhoods (really meaning places where illegals live), because they aren't suppose to be driving without licenses.  And under the ruse of it being called a DUI checkpoint, makes it shadow the fact, they're trying to remove some of these people from the road.  BUT, they're still NOT checking immigration status....i know i know, it's not their job, right?

Adam, all the checkpoints I referred to were reported in the TBC, either online or in print. I was not necessarily referring to you on this blog, as it happens daily here. However, when you say they "seem" to be held in poor areas, and they aren't, according to the news, it's does not sound very informed.

And PP, the police also conduct drivers license checkpoints. These too have been ruled legal. And of course they are going after people driving illegally, like with suspended licenses, no license, no insurance, false tags, ect.

Woof, I hate to break this to you, but the "illegals" are driving all over this town, not just the poor neighborhoods. Who do you think is doing all the construction in the new housing tracts all over town? They commute every morning all over town, just like everyone else. And you are right, the local police do not enforce the Federal immigration laws. If they did, they would not be available to respond to all the other calls that come in every few minutes from the public. Plus, if the Feds aren't going to have an enforcement office here in town, why should the local police and sheriff do their job?  

Adam I have never thought about that but it is so true. The BPD must  think only us poor people are the only drinkers. The BPD are targeting the poor and the well-off are getting away with drinking and driving. This does not make much sense at all.

Don't make me have to use all upper case, OK. ( ; -) so everyone understands it's a joke)  All the DUI check points I've been seen have been in my neighborhood or on my side of town (Rosedale) because that's where I live, work, shop and play.  I only see the CHP officers with their radar guns in my neighborhood for the same reason.  Believe me, I see them all the time.  People in Stockdale see them all the time. 

Timec, you are an angry little black women. (If you aren't little, no disrespect meant). It is much easier for you to make your racist comments than actually contribute anything constructive to a discussion. And in a few years, when whites are a minority in this state, and Hispanics are a majority, what's your argument going to be for stopping "minorities?"

Timec, again, you show your ignorance. The DUI checkpoints have a set way they are conducted, as per the law. It is not based on the driver's race, sex, or whether they are driving a nice BMW 525i, or a p.o.s. 1994 Honda.

Now I will say that any good officer can find a reason to stop just about any vehicle he/she sees, if they know the law. There is almost no vehicle that can't be LEGALLY stopped. There are all kinds of reasons, but I won't overload your little, or big, head with the reasons.

To say it was a difficult weekend is an understatement.  Anyone who read The KB Blogs knows what I'm talking about.  Here's what I learned from that effort.  You can't open a closed mind.  I know that statement will be turned around and used on me, but remember, I'm the one who put it out there. 

When the facts have been placed before someone and they refuse to look at them then continue to give the same sad excuse, all they want is to argue.    Many of us have seen DUI checkpoints in our own neighborhoods.  I've seen them twice on Gosford.  Once at Ming & Gosford and once at White Lane & Gosford, but this makes no difference to people who want to promote the same tired agenda.  I refuse to waste another ounce of precious energy on this type of discussion.  It goes nowhere and causes irreparable damage. 

DG, you have hit the nail right on it's head!

And no Murph, since Jason spanked my hand for being mean to Panfilio, I am a good little blogger now. (he's the blog Nazi). No XXX from my fingers... (just kidding JS).

The only time I was stopped in a DUI checkpoint it was on Rosedale Highway in front of Rockin Rodeo on New Years Eve.  My then fiance was driving a new ford pickup and we were both dressed up for the evening.  And we are both "white."

License was checked, registration was checked, flashlights in our faces, a couple of questions..and we were on our way.

Yup..we were profiled all right, we were driving on the road, guess that made us fair game, danged white people.

By the way..by 11 AM on Saturday most everyone in Wasco knew about the checkpoint...it wasn't much of a surprise since it was in the local weekly newspaper.  And just to clue everyone in, nine arrests for traffic or license  violations isn't a huge amount in Wasco.  So what I hear you saying is that because they put a checkpoint up in Wasco they're targeting unlicensed drivers.  Correct me if I'm wrong here but isn't that what they're supposed to be doing?