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In reply to the discussion: Two Canadians learn that America is a police state. [View all]peace13
(11,076 posts)Let's make this perfectly clear. You are guilty until deemed innocent in the US. Do not ever underestimate the power that a 'law enforcer' has over you. They can and will take it all.
We cross the border on Lake Erie all summer and you never know what you will find on the US side.
I feel sorry for the Canadian male who did not understand what country he was trying to visit. It is clear that even if he does not get charged he will never be able to cross into the US again.
My Canadian friend was on the 'no cross' list for no apparent reason. It took years to correct the error and he had never had an altercation such as this with the border patrol.
If you are crossing into the US you have to be totally calm and give all details no matter how stupid it seems to you. They have all the power. They are using faux-psychology to determine if you are a terrorist.