I regularly crossed the border. (Regular as in once every couple of weeks) for a number of years). At first there was no issue, but then
Border guards are not the most intelligent creatures on this planet (I'm well employed, with professional designations that get me through any border) and US border guards in particular seem to love the power of it
Hassle level just kept increasing, and I didn't have to experience more to believe the stories. Why take the risk? Really? We've seen stories of illegal rendition of Canadians to 3rd world countries, torture, detention, quasi-illegal wiretapping. We've been astounded to see our neighbour throw out the rule of law, and export some of that culture of paranoia to Canada.
I just stopped doing business there. Simpler and safer.
Yeap - I stopped about 6 years ago - same reason.
Overly officious US border agents, the "Guantanamo halo effect" (ie. there is no rule of law)and the general unfriendliness at the border have caused me to cease visiting the US. I can say that I am far from the only Canadian I know that now refuses to cross the border.
I don't buy there, travel there, spend there, or
I'm hoping that with the Obama administration I (and others) will become a little more comfortable and eventually travel through/to the US, but I'm far from the only Canadian that feels this way. Pity
I've been a long time Firefox user, played with Chrome, but when I got my EEE 1000HE I decided to try Opera as I'd heard it was fairly fast and I didn't want to slow down that little processor.
Opera is great! Not only did it not slow down, but I got voice command (which I had back with OS/2 Warp too:) which is great given the smaller keyboard. Its fast, works well, and I appreciate the built in bit torrent client (I don't need more software to clutter up a Windows box).
Opera - I'm impressed!
... (version we weren't intended to play, I mean)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Coffee_minigame_controversy
My understanding of a Mandamus Order (having been through one) was that it "compelled" action.
How the hell does a court provide an "advisory mandamus" order? Isn't that an oxymoron? An advisory can't compel action?
Sorry
What as stupid article!!
The US government, although the largest shareholder is not the ONLY shareholder. Minority shareholders have rights and a successful lawsuit benefits them too.
I wish people would give their heads a shake!
"Couldn't they just bring you before the Canadian Human Rights Commission? No jury there."
There is no jury there because it isn't a criminal charge, and sure, and just like any Federal tribunal I'd make application for judicial review under Section 18 of the Federal Courts Act. Charter rights clearly take precedence to a tribunal.
But you of course knew that, didn't you?
Nice that you pick up "one" item and forget all the other areas that the Canadian Conservative Party has fallen on their collective asses.
The Harper Conservatives haven't been quite as bad for Canada as Bush Republicans have been for the US
Doesn't Australia have a constitutional document guaranteeing freedom of speech?
If this were happening in Canada, I'd start publishing every link I could on every website I could, and ask (no, beg) for trial date, and with a jury.
I think we have some daft politicians in the Conservative Party here, but looking at Australia
No amount of careful planning will ever replace dumb luck.