Last weekend I made a trip to the USA as I do pretty much each month. I was going to see my business coach to help develop my business and make it strong in this or any other economy.
Now, I do understand the need to tighten up security at the US Border, especially since the 911 incident. However better security does not mean incompetent and arrogant guards / border patrol.
My wife and I hit the US border at 7:00am, for the express reason of getting across before they became really busy. My wife travels to the USA using a Visa, since she is not yet a Canadian Citizen. When she crosses she is required to get an I-95 card put in her passport (that cost $6 by the way). Now since Windsor / Detroit is one of the busiest crossing in North America you would think they would be good at issuing these i-95. ......NOPE!
It took 45 minutes for the officers to figure out how to do them. And this happens every time we cross! Now the officer who handled us was very nice and polite, which does help with the wait. I did this time make the mistake of asking a question in the hope of making things easier the next time around. I was quickly informed by another officer that we should consider ourselves fortunate to be able to cross and they did not have to let us in.
Well that is true, they don't have to let us in, but does the US not want our money and tourism? I know they do! The US government need to take a serious look at their border patrols. From what I can see, they are not making their borders any safer or secure. They are only pissing off the people who use them.
My rant...your views?
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