"War zone" really gives people the wrong idea. South Tucson has some very nice neighborhoods, including one of the best schools in the state. There is a fair

"War zone" really gives people the wrong idea. South Tucson has some very nice neighborhoods, including one of the best schools in the state. There is a fair bit of air traffic due to a nearby air force base[1] but this is not something most of the residents are generally concerned with. The checkpoints are legitimately annoying, though. Most people simply identify themselves and pass through peacefully--the Supreme Court has already decided that you must identify yourself. If you want your right to remain silent, you have to actually say that, oddly enough. Granted, it's clear that he wanted to be arrested for civil disobedience, just mentioning that for anyone who prefers to go on their way. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis%E2%80%93Monthan_Air_Force_Base https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis%E2%80%93Monthan_Air_Forc...