Word on the street - Aug. 13, 2009

In light of the citizens’ arrest of a thief at LaCrosse, and with dropping revenues in city budgets, do you think an official police presence is necessary in small towns?

Joe Mackintosh, Asotin

“Yeah. There needs to be a police presence in any town.”

So you don’t believe in vigilante justice?

“Well, there’s a time and a place for it, obviously. But without that official presence, things could go to hell.”

Dan LeMaster, Lewiston

“I think small towns should absolutely have police.”

So you don’t believe in vigilante justice?

“I know my urges could get out of control pretty quick. So I think havin...