On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:47:41 -0400, rhys wrote (with
possible editing):

I believe it's called an I-68 form.

Yes, that's it. Thanks.

your narrative -

I would like to apologize for my countrymen. Yes, I find it
incredibly stupid that they can spend so much time chasing pleasure
boaters all the while allowing containerships free reign. It just
doesn't make sense, and if I were a terrorist, I would certainly take
note.

That said, and living on the border, I could relate some similar
stories about a few Canadian border officials. One, in particular,
insulted my wife who happens to be extremely hard of hearing, even
with two expensive hearing aids. That caused me to lodge a formal
complaint, although nothing was done about it.

I think the problem is twofold: both countries give their border
officials quite broad powers - powers beyond what a law enforcement
official would normally have at least in this country. Some of these
officials are, uhh, less than sterling in their character and tend to
take advantage of what they see to be their elevated status.

It happens on both sides, Rhys, and, again, I'm sorry.

Best,
--

Larry
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