It's such a weird issue... on one side, the
border defines two sovereign nations -- who must look out for themselves
and protect their citizens. On the other side, the similarities
between Canada and the US are probably unlike any other
neighbours. But we are 2 different countries, and I guess we should act
like it.
When I go to the US, I don't feel like a
foreigner -- the language, food, entertainment, cars, people, etc. are all the
same. And I know I'm not a Finn. (inside joke) But I am a
foreigner. And, I reckon, I should be treated like all other aliens
entering a sovereign nation. Of course, I say that as a white, English
speaking male. I'm sure if I were racially profiled and fingerprinted
every time I crossed the border, I would make fewer trips to
Seattle for baseball and Krispy Kremes.
I still think things were better back in the days
of the cold war. *grin*
Doug
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 4:57
PM
Subject: [BoundaryPoint] Re: US Border
Controls and Canada -- an editorial
It's not that I'm against an open border, but "the
9/11 terrorists
entered the US on legitimate passports issued by a
'friendly'
country." is exactly why the citizens of friendly countries,
including Canada, shouldn't be given exceptions. BTW, aren't US
citizen Arabs registered at the border too?
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