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Originally posted by librasoul22
I, for one, thought it was quite funny that she was angered by this because this is obviously her first experience where she has been unfairly scrutinized and singled out. Keeping in mind her mentality from past threads, I also thought it fitting that she go through what minorities in America go through daily.
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OK Calm down everyone, and nobody would get banned from this forum (so Champ, you can shove it).
I'm neither Canadian or American citizen, so hopefully I can give a fair opinion.
Both Americans and Canadians takes it for granted. But, USA and Canada ARE too countries, thus for safe, you NEED your passport to cross the country, or in this case, birth certificate (remember, this is for only Canada and USA). Driver's license would not enough proof that you're citizen.
Yes, that is correct, even the non-US or non-Canadian citizen can get their driver's license. I have an Iowan driver's license, and I am not a US citizen.
PM_Mama, you'd never know how strict the imigration people are. Congratulation, you just have a truly international experience. Please take this as a lesson in the future.
The immigration people need to be strict, or at least to scare people (maybe in their job description?). You'll be surprise if you go to another country, and you have to have answers on every questions they might ask, or be able to show everything they want. I've been in 16 countries so far, and of course by experience, I know better than just debating with them. NONE in my experience to see really friendly and nice immigration personil that welcome me in their countries, or offer me drink. As strict as they can be ...
When I arrived in Canada with my friends couple years ago, the lady asked me where would I stay in Montreal. Too bad, I didn't have the address of the youth hostel we would stay on, so I told her that I need to see my friend to get the address of the place. She looked at me, and as b**ch as she could be ("borrowing PM_Mama's term
), she sent me over the immigration office to see the "head" of the immigration. I had to wait for two hours, just to see the head, who just asked me the purpose of visiting Canada, and gave the stamp on my passport.
So, next time crossing the border, remember, you need your proof of citizenship, regardless which country you're from. Driver's license is NOT a proof of citizenship, and people work in the immigration need to be b**ch and strict to the rule, If they're not, they need to be reported.