I live in California. I am a white, middle-aged woman who is required by the state not only to have a valid driver's license but also valid insurance and registration for the car I am driving. I was born an American citizen in Montana. My children are all American citizens by birth, however two of them are married to men who have legally immigrated to the US.

I have been stopped by a "checkpoint" on the average of once every six months. Everything has been in order and I have been sent on my way quickly (needless to say I never drink and drive). My sons-in-law have also been stopped, checked and sent on their way.

I have several questions about these stops. First does anybody really mind them if they are driving legally? Does anybody really truly feel these checkpoints are "targeting" illegal immigrants? Does anyone have a better idea?