U.S. Border Stops when crossing bridge to Canada (office, summers)

[sonetlumiere]

Originally Posted by tarp

I agree that Americans have some real morons holding political office. That is part of the reason why I chose to become a Canadian. I sure didn't come up here for the better shopping opportunities, or the better weather (though I do like the cooler summers).

Stephen Harper is still PM, no?

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by tarp

Has anyone encountered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security border stops when attempting to leave the country to cross into Canada?

Originally Posted by tarp

I told them I do not consent to a search and was immediately threatened and intimidated by these thugs.

Originally Posted by tarp

It really makes me glad I'm fortunate enough to live in Canada and not the U.S. police state.

Originally Posted by tarp

Wrong. Your refusal would be meaningless. The border search exception allows them to search you without a warrant. If you try to refuse a search, they won't just say "oh ok, have a nice day" and send you on your merry way back to Canada. They will search you.

Originally Posted by tarp

Exit searches are a feature of totalitarian regimes.

Originally Posted by tarp

Why else would a country want to control people and possibly prevent them from leaving the country?

I believe I have read enough. You might consider this topic in the Politics and Other Controversies forum...

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