Re: Broadcast bulletins to alert Mainers to child abductions

[SteveOrdinetz <steveord@bit-net.com>]

The biggest problem I see with this system is that you absolutely, 
positively need accurate information.  What if a wrong license plate # 
and/or vehicle description is aired?  Innocent people being harassed and 
detained while the perp gets away.  How do you use it in the case of the 
Staunton, Va. murder/abduction?  There were no known witnesses, and the 
authorities were clueless as to motive/suspects.  I understand the law 
enforcement authorities were badmouthing the whole AMBER system because it 
didn't produce any leads...well, duh!  While the idea has possibilities, 
right now it has ample opportunity for abuse---too many false alerts and 
the old "boy who cried wolf" syndrome sets in.   How many people pay 
attention to EAS tests?  While not as intrusive as the old EBS, there are 
still too many unintelligible weather warnings and RMTs.