06-07-2009, 10:06 PM
As for the passport issue, June 1st, 2009 was the implementation date for all modes of travel to the U.S. However, local news has been running features on this lately, and it seems that the "rule" isn't necessarily a rule that will be enforced just yet. 
I think that it's very generous to give all the would-be Canadian terrorists a bit of a grace period. 
Actually, they interviewed U.S. border officials who stated that most people without passports would likely be allowed in, probably until the end of the year - they'll be issued with information brochures about the restrictions.
Silly me, knowing that I'd be visiting friends in the U.S. this summer, and figuring that the "rule" would be in effect, I plopped down my $87.00 (plus the cash for the photos) on a Thursday afternoon in January. The following Monday morning, my passport, ugly picture and all, was in my mailbox.
From the interviews shown on TV, it seems that most Canuckleheads crossing already have passports, but many Americans don't, and are rather upset that they'll have to get one - that's for them to be able to get back into the U.S. after a vacation in Canada.
Wayne (never much of an admirer of any government, anywhere)
I think that it's very generous to give all the would-be Canadian terrorists a bit of a grace period. Actually, they interviewed U.S. border officials who stated that most people without passports would likely be allowed in, probably until the end of the year - they'll be issued with information brochures about the restrictions.
Silly me, knowing that I'd be visiting friends in the U.S. this summer, and figuring that the "rule" would be in effect, I plopped down my $87.00 (plus the cash for the photos) on a Thursday afternoon in January. The following Monday morning, my passport, ugly picture and all, was in my mailbox.
From the interviews shown on TV, it seems that most Canuckleheads crossing already have passports, but many Americans don't, and are rather upset that they'll have to get one - that's for them to be able to get back into the U.S. after a vacation in Canada.
Wayne (never much of an admirer of any government, anywhere)