Stop The Occupation! U.S. Out of DC Now!

Since the media has been largely ignoring our recent successes in Iraq, maybe they should pay more attention to the war zone that is Washington, DC.

D.C. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced a military-style checkpoint yesterday to stop cars this weekend in a Northeast Washington neighborhood inundated by gun violence, saying it will help keep criminals out of the area.

Starting on Saturday, officers will check drivers' identification and ask whether they have a "legitimate purpose" to be in the Trinidad area, such as going to a doctor or church or visiting friends or relatives. If not, the drivers will be turned away.

The Neighborhood Safety Zone initiative is the latest crime-fighting attempt by Lanier and Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, who have been under pressure from residents to stop a recent surge in violence. Last weekend was especially bloody, with seven slayings, including three in the Trinidad area.

Of course, such checkpoints are unconstitutional, but since when have pesky little things like the Constitution prevented Democrats from doing what they please?