A government program I *do* like.

[Adex_Xeda]

Have you guys noticed the track record of that Amber Alert program that gets the word out quickly when children are abducted?

Yesterday it worked again and helped police catch a guy who had abducted 3 kids.

I'd say that's an example of a good government program.

[Pahreyia]

We get one in California every few weeks, and it's been pretty damn successful from what I've seen. Honestly, I see no problem with implimenting a program like that when people's lives are at risk, I just worry that there will come a point where someone will want to try and get involved because they've got a description and lisence plate number for a suspected kidnapper who happens to be just some soccer mom with an SUV full of 6 year olds.

[Voronwë]

private industry is a major participant in this program. I think without the cooperation of radio/TV outlets, the effectiveness goes down dramatically.

[Akaran_D]

Yeah, props to this one.

[kyoukan]

Have you guys noticed the track record of that Amber Alert program that gets the word out quickly when children are abducted?

Yesterday it worked again and helped police catch a guy who had abducted 3 kids.

I'd say that's an example of a good government program.

You mean law enforcement?

[Adex_Xeda]

It was a political movement spurred by citizens to steamline the way information about such cases is spread.

It raises awareness and, yes helps law enforcement.

Causes such as this are a good example of how citizens can shape their government for positive things.

I mention it because I get the feeling that you guys thing I oppose anything that has to do with the government.

[archeiron]

It was a political movement spurred by citizens to steamline the way information about such cases is spread.

It raises awareness and, yes helps law enforcement.

Causes such as this are a good example of how citizens can shape their government for positive things.

I mention it because I get the feeling that you guys thing I oppose anything that has to do with the government.

Yes, this is an example of a how citizens can have a positive impact on law enforcement and help their community through something as seemingly simple as a proper way a sharing information.