21.   Military checkpoints have been the scene of numerous abuses throughout the war-torn Balkans.

22.   On main roads and dirt tracks from Pristina to the towns of Mitrovica and onto Klina Friday checkpoints were much freer.

23.   On Sunday, conceding that the checkpoint might really be there, a NATO spokesman said the matter was very troubling and would be addressed immediately.

24.   Palestinians, most of whom want nothing more than to get to work or visit family, say the checkpoints are punitive and threatening.

25.   Quinlan said the American mobile checkpoints are effective.

26.   Roads once dotted with security checkpoints are now being paved in an attempt to focus on public works.

27.   Security checkpoints have been commonplace at all sporting events since September.

28.   Such checkpoints are in violation of the Dayton agreement, which forces all parties to allow freedom of movement.

29.   The checkpoints were random, set up near the commuter train stops where officials were dropped off.

30.   The catch is that the real checkpoint is at the end of the ramp, not up the road.