Back in the early 70's I got my first taste of investigative journalism, Doug. The stories you relate sound exactly like the stories I was hearing then, coming from the Sheriff's Departments of various southern Mississippi and Louisiana counties and parishes. Back then it was long hair, killer weed and commies.

plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose. The more that things change, the more they stay the same.

Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)