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...Should we tighten the U.S.-Canadian border...
...unexpected offshoot of the war on terrorism, border-related spats have surfaced between the U.S. and Canada in the month since the attacks. Some Americans, citing reports that at least five of the September 11th hijackers entered the U.S. via Canadian borders, accuse Canadian immigration workers of inexcusable laxity. Many in Washington are convinced that Canada is what stands between the U.S. and a truly effective immigration policy. There is a proposal circulating in D.C. that would triple the number of border police along the Canadian border, where, according to the Attorney General's office, only 500 U.S. officers...
...others, sounding a more conciliatory note, point to intelligence failures here at home, and encourage enhanced cooperation and information sharing with Canadian border patrol...
...june 15, 2001 when we decided to enter Afghanistan through the Khyber Pass in Pakistan. An hour after crossing the border we came to Jalalabad, where we found a guest house and decided to explore the market. The presence of a Canadian, a 27-year-old Japanese and a 50-year-old clean-shaven Korean soon attracted a large gathering. Within minutes, the Taliban police appeared and began beating the crowd away with whips. We were confined to our room until morning, when we were told to leave town immediately...
...BILL MAHER Politically Incorrect host is castigated by White House after politically incorrect quip. In war, comedy is always the first casualty STARBUCKS Coffee giant apologizes after a N.Y. franchise charges rescue workers $130 for water. So this is why the rest of the world hates globalization HALIFAX POLICE Canadian cops suspend a police officer who pitched in at the WTC site without permission. Where has the spirit of Dudley Do-Right gone...