DRUG SEARCHES

Since following the parking lot search story in Canyon County and
watching the newest "Enough is Enough" commercial on KTVB, I am both
concerned and insulted. I am not overly concerned for the rights of
illegal drug users, but I am concerned with my liberty and the
liberty of my neighbors and honest members of our community.

We must be very careful about exchanging liberties for
security.

Random government searches, such as those being performed on the
property of the residents of Canyon County by their government, were
not acceptable to Americans in the late 1700s, and they ought not to
be acceptable to Americans in the late 1900s.

Illegal drug use is a serious issue in this country, but we will not
solve it by indulging tyranny.

Perhaps the residents of Canyon County need some remedial history
lessons.

J. Craig Hardesty, Boise

Checked-by: Rich O'Grady