OzOne wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:30:37 -0500, "Scotty"

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OzOne wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:27:19 GMT, "Maxprop"


Yes, it's a nice country, but still the
customs/immigration is a
charade......just ask how many containers entering the
US
are
inspected..


I believe it's up to 5% now.

Scotty


Now there's security in action.....:-)


You think 8% would make a difference.

Scotty

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote

And now we have to take our shoes off. What's up with
that?

Did they watch a 'Get Smart' rerun?

Who's hotter... Agent 99 or Ema Peel?


Jeannie!

Yah, she's been ''visiting'' now for 6 months, eh.


Scotty

"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
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"Scotty" wrote in message

good deal all around, eh?

Is the DIL visiting...... you're sounding more like a
Cannuck every time you
post... Eh!

Must explain your increased sense of humour and I bet you
can chug back
twice as many rums now. :-)

CM

OzOne wrote in message ...
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:27:19 GMT, "Maxprop"
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OzOne wrote in message
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On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 16:19:21 GMT, "Maxprop"
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"jlr" one wrote in message
gy.net...
In the USA? How many times were you shot at? Did the muggers take
all
your cash? Any rednecks kick your ass? Any racists ASSUALT YOUR
WIFE?

Relax, JR. There is a general rule regarding those who love to rip on
the
United States: they choose to visit here because of the substantial
quantity of resources and attractions we have to offer, and they
subsequently discover that this really is not an unsafe place to be,
provided you don't stupidly or deliberately put yourself in harm's way.
To
the contrary they discover that their vacations come off without a
hitch,
are enjoyable, and often exceed their expectations.
Of course, You have a beautiful country with scenery and possibility
for adventure that is absolutely astounding.
Unfortunately you also have sewers like Los Angeles.

Of course they return home and resume their diatribe against the USA.
Their
like-minded friends just love to hear how awful and dangerous this
country
is.
You need to get out more....

Then there's Mooron, who's worried about retinal scans and such. I
think
he
must have something in his past that he doesn't want uncovered. g

Either that or he is happy where he is

That is certainly reasonable.

and unwilling to go through the
charade of US Customs and Security.

Get a life. We go through it every time we board a plane. It's a minor
inconvenience, if stupidly ineffective and annoying. But for Mooron to
deny
himself of the wonderful places and opportunities this country has to
offer,
strictly on principle or to avoid being inconvenienced in a minor way, is
penalizing only him. None of us give a rat's posterior if he enters the
US
or not.

Max



Sure, you go thru a scanner....do you need have your details
transmitted to US Custome when you board an aircraft so they can have
a full check done on you by the time you arrive?
Do you get fingerprinted on each arrival in the US?
Do you need to advise Immigration where you'll be spending your time
in the US?

US citizens aren't subjected to those things.

Yes, it's a nice country, but still the customs/immigration is a
charade......just ask how many containers entering the US are
inspected..

It may very well be a charade, and it may not be. I really don't know, as
I'm not involved with the process. But my original contention stands: if
someone avoids the US simply on principle or to avoid being inconvenienced,
he is hurting only him/herself. Did you let it stop you from entering?

The inspection of containers here is a sore subject. Many are angry because
they are not inspected. My personal belief is that a thorough inspection of
all incoming containers is not feasible or practical. Customs officials
generally open them to see that the cargo matches the bill of lading, but
they don't unload them and carefully inspect everything contained therein.
Nor can that be reasonably done.

Max

OzOne wrote in message ...
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:30:37 -0500, "Scotty"
scribbled thusly:


OzOne wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:27:19 GMT, "Maxprop"


Yes, it's a nice country, but still the
customs/immigration is a
charade......just ask how many containers entering the US
are
inspected..


I believe it's up to 5% now.

Scotty


Now there's security in action.....:-)

How would you inspect every container entering the US?

Max

OzOne wrote in message news
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:39:58 -0500, "Scotty"
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OzOne wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:30:37 -0500, "Scotty"

scribbled thusly:


OzOne wrote in message
.. .
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:27:19 GMT, "Maxprop"


Yes, it's a nice country, but still the
customs/immigration is a
charade......just ask how many containers entering the
US
are
inspected..


I believe it's up to 5% now.

Scotty


Now there's security in action.....:-)


You think 8% would make a difference.

Scotty

Nope....
Homeland security is just smoke, mirrors and inconvenience.

Maybe that's all it takes to prevent another attack on the order of 9/11/01.

You're an ex-cop. How would you deal with terrorism in Australia?

Max

"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Maxprop" wrote...

Get a life. We go through it every time we board a plane.
It's a minor
inconvenience, if stupidly ineffective and annoying. But
for Mooron to deny
himself of the wonderful places and opportunities this
country has to offer,
strictly on principle or to avoid being inconvenienced in
a minor way, is
penalizing only him. None of us give a rat's posterior if
he enters the US
or not.

And now we have to take our shoes off. What's up with that?

Did they watch a 'Get Smart' rerun?

That, or they just enjoy the smell of sweaty feet.

Max

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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In article ,
Scotty wrote:

"Maxprop" wrote...

Get a life. We go through it every time we board a plane.
It's a minor
inconvenience, if stupidly ineffective and annoying. But
for Mooron to deny
himself of the wonderful places and opportunities this
country has to offer,
strictly on principle or to avoid being inconvenienced in
a minor way, is
penalizing only him. None of us give a rat's posterior if
he enters the US
or not.

And now we have to take our shoes off. What's up with that?

Did they watch a 'Get Smart' rerun?

Who's hotter... Agent 99 or Ema Peel?

Mrs. Peel, clearly. 99 looked and acted like someone's kid sister. Not
sexy.

Max

In article et,
Maxprop wrote:
Sure, you go thru a scanner....do you need have your details
transmitted to US Custome when you board an aircraft so they can have
a full check done on you by the time you arrive?
Do you get fingerprinted on each arrival in the US?
Do you need to advise Immigration where you'll be spending your time
in the US?

US citizens aren't subjected to those things.

At least not yet.

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Capt. JG @@
www.sailnow.com

In article . net,
Maxprop wrote:
Who's hotter... Agent 99 or Ema Peel?

Mrs. Peel, clearly. 99 looked and acted like someone's kid sister. Not
sexy.

I never saw what she saw in Steed.
--
Capt. JG @@
www.sailnow.com