Fox News reports that "a federal program to randomly check cars in a search for terrorists and illegal immigrants was being brought to Michigan."

Although the story doesn't elaborate on how close to the border the random checks will take place, our staff writers are skeptical. Government agents and police are always looking for new ways to pry into the private lives of Americans. This sounds like harrassment of U.S. citizens under the guise of homeland security. How many people will be arrested on unrelated charges stemming from the 'random citizenship checks'?

I think that any federal and state officers performing such 'random citizenship checks' should be required to wear knee high boots and goose-step to and from your vehicle.