Midland County has become a major thoroughfare for distributors of crystal methamphetamine. Sheriff Johnson has put together a profile of meth dealers and distributors, specifically identifying their tendency to travel by motorcycle or older-model van, and noting they often sport tattoos and facial hair. He has instructed his deputies to be on the lookout for people matching this profile.
According to the text, while many people would oppose the use of profiling for the purpose of drug interdiction, they would support the same process if it were a response to .

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Midland County has become a major thoroughfare for distributors of crystal methamphetamine.  Sheriff Johnson has put together a profile of meth dealers and distributors, specifically identifying their tendency to travel by motorcycle or older-model van, and noting they often sport tattoos and facial hair. He has instructed his deputies to be on the lookout for people matching this profile.
According to the text, while many people would oppose the use of profiling for the purpose of drug interdiction, they would support the same process if it were a response to               .

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Profiling is often more accepted by the public when used in the context of preventing terrorism, as it is seen as a national security issue.

Midland County Has Become a Major Thoroughfare for Distributors of Crystal