Re: [Killietalk] RE: Traveling to Canada and back- s problem?

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

I will expand on my previous note. Prior to 9/11, I made about 6 round trips 
into Canada every year for over 30 years and never needed any identification. 
We were in Canada on 9/11 and it took over two hours to get back into the US 
and we were advised to carry our passports in the future. Shortly afterward, my 
son was traveling to our cabin and did not have a passport, because he did 
not have one. It took him several hours, not waiting in line, but in inspection 
and interrogation. He obtained a passport for the future and has had no 
problems since. If you have a passport, take it with you. If you don't, a valid 
birth certificate with official embossed certification is the next best advice. It 
is not necessary to go into Canada, but if you want to come home without 
delay, other than waiting for others ahead of you, take your passport. It will 
speed your passage and most likely avoid a lengthy car search.

Lee Harper
Media, PA
USA