Sobriety checkpoints in Texas, a bad idea?

I disagree with the author of this blog that implementing sobriety checkpoints in Texas is a bad idea. I also don’t believe that announcing stronger penalties through statewide DWI campaigns or running ads on TV and radio to discourage drinking and driving, will really do much to discourage the act. So what if statistics show that most alcohol- related fatalities have declined in Texas by 1% and that less than 1% of drivers are arrested for alcohol-related reasons? One person being killed by a drunk driver is enough. You can preach to someone why they shouldn’t drink and drive, but once they start drinking, the information usually doesn’t stick with them. The author also mentions that the "purpose" of using checkpoints is to catch people who are driving under the influence but these checkpoints are being "abused" in other cities and counties as well as being used to catch drug traffickers and other criminals. No matter what the crime is, it’s great they can be caught. I say the more drug dealers, drunk drivers, thieves and killers we can find, the better. Sure, the checkpoints do seem a little invasive of one’s privacy, but with crime on the rise over the years, I say "whatever works!"

The author did a great job of providing statistics and seems very knowledgeable of the subject. However, there is no link provided to the article she is referencing. Nor are there any references cited to show credibility.