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					Originally Posted by marichiko
					
				  Now why go to all the trouble of setting up a "narcots check point", warning people about it in advance, and allowing them the choice of turning off onto not one, but two side roads to avoid the entire circus? | 
	
 Because appearances are more important than results.  Election year, and now someone can claim that they're "doing something about illegal drugs".  Think of it as partisan politicking with *your* money.