Buckle up - this could be a rough ride

Ever been stopped at a checkpoint? In the U.S.? I have, on several occasions since the 9/11 paradigm shift: once on the interstate in VT - looking for drug runners; and once on a country road in NC - looking for drunk drivers.

We used to think that kind of thing was reserved for communist countries or war zones. Now it's happening right here and we seem to accept it for the reasons given.

"The 'Click It or Ticket' campaign involves checkpoints, patrols and advertisements to help enforce seat belt laws. It runs from May 22 through June 4."