switch fred-client commands with sql-queries ?

I am developing a client interface against FRED. So far everythings fine. Now i need to make it possible for customers to search for Contacts and other things, and it seems like, if i use the fred-client command, things go to slow. For example when i need to search for Names of Contacts, i first need to do "list_contacts", and then go through every CONTACT, and check for the name. If i use an sql-query i can search directly on the NAME. So, the way to do this, is by SQL query directly against the PostgreSQL database ? It will not interfere with anything else ? What will you recommend ? regards Petur This email and its attachments may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If the email contains proposals, they are valid for 30 days following the date of email transmission. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachment for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by email.