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The Global Entry Program was started by Bush and takes over from the earlier and similar INPASS system that goes back to the 1990's. Pre-screened travelers from selected countries can use an express lane at selected airports. It works both ways, other countries have similar systems, and it speeds up processing for pre-screened Americans traveling abroad.
I don't think Mexico was involved to this extent during the Bush days.
Canadians use the Citizen/Permanent Resident line.
This makes all the sense in the world. Thousands of businessmen, tourists and non-inmigrant LEGAL workers travel to Mexico from the US and back. There is no need to put people that have been coming and going, always abiding by the terms of their visas, through hours long lines when entering the country.
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Canadians use the Citizen/Permanent Resident line.
This makes all the sense in the world. Thousands of businessmen, tourists and non-inmigrant LEGAL workers travel to Mexico from the US and back. There is no need to put people that have been coming and going, always abiding by the terms of their visas, through hours long lines when entering the country.
What would you suggest?
Throw the gates open and let everyone pass through unchecked?
Not so. Airport security is for people getting on planes. The Trusted Traveler Program is for foreigners getting off planes and is an express lane for trusted pre-screened foreigners through customs/immigration. Everyone still goes through the same pre-flight security checks.
Bush's Trusted Traveler Program.
Seems funny that Napolitano would be signing off on something that old. Do you have a link?
Also interesting that the Mexican government would be concerned about the safety of Mexicans on US soil yet doesn't seem to be able to keep them safe in Mexico.
It's not really a "security" issue - it's more to do with frequent travellers being able to speed up the line through customs - ie, filling out a customs declaration electronically at a kiosk rather than face to face with a Customs agent. It's not just for Mexican travellers btw.
As to the "letter of intent" portion - I really don't see why it's the responsibility of the USA law enforcement to provide safe passage for illegals crossing our border - that REEKS.
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Uhm... no comments. I'm not suggesting anything. I'm arguing for the program, that hardly means "let everyone pass through unchecked."
You have no comment, but you comment.
Now there's an oxymoron.
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