US Customs harrasses innocent people

These people are in their late 70's, early 80's. To make them tearful and upset over a bag of dog food, for chrissakes, is to say the least, ridiculous.

...They are quite literate, just getting old. ... Let's see where you're at, at that age. They are both college grads, not that I need to prove their verisimilitude.

Had you been going through the border every 6 months for 30 years as they have, perhaps you'd see the silliness of US Customs procedures, the undue harrassment of people who spend 6 months out of the wonderful USA, the cheesy way they go through everything (but miss the guy with the cocaine stash). About as effectual as Homeland Sec.

I have gone through both US and Canadian Customs for well over a decade. The Canadians are, at least, human beings with a sense of humour. US Customs act like they are apprehending bin Laden. They have a real attitude problem. The idiots actually tried to make me throw out a $70 bag of dog food, until I pointed out (they can't read, illiterate types you know) that the main ingredient was TURKEY. Now, turkey they can identify with.....

englishmajor wrote:

These people are in their late 70's, early 80's. To make them tearful and upset over a bag of dog food, for chrissakes, is to say the least, ridiculous.

...They are quite literate, just getting old. ... Let's see where you're at, at that age. They are both college grads, not that I need to prove their verisimilitude.

Had you been going through the border every 6 months for 30 years as they have, perhaps you'd see the silliness of US Customs procedures, the undue harrassment of people who spend 6 months out of the wonderful USA, the cheesy way they go through everything (but miss the guy with the cocaine stash). About as effectual as Homeland Sec.

I have gone through both US and Canadian Customs for well over a decade. The Canadians are, at least, human beings with a sense of humour. US Customs act like they are apprehending bin Laden. They have a real attitude problem. The idiots actually tried to make me throw out a $70 bag of dog food, until I pointed out (they can't read, illiterate types you know) that the main ingredient was TURKEY. Now, turkey they can identify with.....

Let me help you out here. First off you are quite ignorant. Yes, I am referring to you as ignorant. Along with this you are rather dimwitted. Let me explain this carefully for you so you don't miss any thing.



The fact is a person...any person...can be a terrorist or a transporter of deadly chemicals or anything else. Age does not eliminate criminal activity and neither does frequent border crossing.

Next up your attitude towards elderly people. You speak of them as doddering old fools who are merely a step or two from the grave and barely above the level of the customs agents (people who I can tell you hold in your heart with the highest regard ). Elderly people commit robbery, murder, treason etc. on a regular basis and should not be held exempt from the same laws which apply to everyone else.

Interesting matter in how you relate their story and indicate that you 'cut and pasted' from e-mails. This means you may well be leaving out vast parts of the story. Perhaps where she slammed her foot on the gas pedal and headed towards a guard or where he (the husband) waved a sword in the air while chanting. Further are they aware that you have decided to share their e-mail messages with the world? This might not bode well for you.

Last up, if this couple is so Hell-bent on vacating the U.S. and have a home in Canada then why are they constantly going back and forth? According to you they despise the U.S.A. According to you, you despise the U.S.A. Why are any of you crossing into the U.S.A.?

Sturgis wrote:

englishmajor wrote:

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I have gone through both US and Canadian Customs for well over a decade. .... US Customs act like they are apprehending bin Laden. They have a real attitude problem. The idiots actually tried to make me throw out a $70 bag of dog food, until I pointed out (they can't read, illiterate types you know) that the main ingredient was TURKEY. Now, turkey they can identify with.....

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According to you, you despise the U.S.A. Why are any of you crossing into the U.S.A.?

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How many border crossings have you done, Sherlock? Before you start calling me names, best YOU get the facts straight. You are another clueless American! The US is paranoid. Supposedly they have updated their computers at border crossings and have license plate numbers they can cross reference with other records. Wondrous Big Brother -AKA Homeland Security has made it foolproof, havent' they? for terrorists to access the US. Isn't that why you feel SO much safer in the land of the brave?

The point being: since these folks go back and forth every 6 months you would think the idiots at the border (US) qualify for duty in Iraq so they take out their aggressions on innocent travellers.

Since you obviously do not know the immigration policy of Canada, being a dingbat, I will try to s l o w l y explain:

As for me, Sherlock, I do not cross the border as I am a PR (Permanent Resident-soon to be full Canadian citizen). I can, and do, stay in Canada for as long as I wish and have absolutely no desire to go to America. Whatever for? So, your last comment 'why are any of you crossing the border' MR DIMWIT, should be answered. Look up Immigration laws next time before you open your pie hole.

englishmajor wrote:

Sturgis wrote:

englishmajor wrote:

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I have gone through both US and Canadian Customs for well over a decade. .... US Customs act like they are apprehending bin Laden. They have a real attitude problem. The idiots actually tried to make me throw out a $70 bag of dog food, until I pointed out (they can't read, illiterate types you know) that the main ingredient was TURKEY. Now, turkey they can identify with.....

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According to you, you despise the U.S.A. Why are any of you crossing into the U.S.A.?

h

How many border crossings have you done, Sherlock? Before you start calling me names, best YOU get the facts straight. You are another clueless American! The US is paranoid. Supposedly they have updated their computers at border crossings and have license plate numbers they can cross reference with other records. Wondrous Big Brother -AKA Homeland Security has made it foolproof, havent' they? for terrorists to access the US. Isn't that why you feel SO much safer in the land of the brave?

The point being: since these folks go back and forth every 6 months you would think the idiots at the border (US) qualify for duty in Iraq so they take out their aggressions on innocent travellers.

Since you obviously do not know the immigration policy of Canada, being a dingbat, I will try to s l o w l y explain:

As for me, Sherlock, I do not cross the border as I am a PR (Permanent Resident-soon to be full Canadian citizen). I can, and do, stay in Canada for as long as I wish and have absolutely no desire to go to America. Whatever for? So, your last comment 'why are any of you crossing the border' MR DIMWIT, should be answered. Look up Immigration laws next time before you open your pie hole.

First off my name is not Sherlock, it is Sturgis. My name is not Dingbat, it is Sturgis. My goodness but you certainly do take the cake at re-defining name calling and I suppose justifying it when it comes from you.

Next up: As is shown in your earlier post you yourself say that you cross the border. Now you wish to change that tune?


As to me I have crossed the border numerous times over the years, I feel Canada is a lovely country...to visit, I am not looking to set up home there as I love my own country. I have been stopped, questioned and detained by officials on both sides and I do not fight it nor do I throw a hissy fit over it. It is being done for the best reasons...safety and security.

Hmmm... name calling. lack of respect and courtsey.... just proves who the dimwit here is.....and it ain't sturgis.