Banned At U.S. Border
A Canadian citizen was turned away at the American border...they asked her if she was Muslim and her thoughts on Trump...
A simple day of wanting to shop turned into being detained for hours and questioned...
This is a video clip of her story...
Comments (68)
What's your point exactly?
There's so many denied entrants, but are you making an issue because she's a Muslim?
Turning back a Muslim woman who just wanted to go shopping is rather ignorant...it just shows you the mindset of people...
I can imagine tourism will be down this summer in your country...
So far most illegals are shopping more Northerly.Like the EU exodus,for better benefits to Belgium.
Yes it is such a shame...funny why they wanted to know her opinion regarding Trump...a loaded question for many...why did they detain her for hours?...seems rather odd...
the grass is always greener.
but nor either is it if a leader doesn't protect his people if and when can.
She has a Canadian passport...she also been in our country for over 20 years...repeat not a threat...she has visited the US many times as well...
What do you mean by Canada not vetting?...If you gained access into Canada by citizenship...you have passed clearance...
Is it because she is brown and a Muslim?...
you see airport terminal complaints..all borders,forms of travel will be delayed and revised.
There is no sharia law here...lol...
Most Muslims are peaceful...and just want to cross border shop like most Canadians do...lol...
The rules apply to all.
Anyways I agree with Ash, vetting is the key.
Tourism Lou can't be an excuse for lacking proper vetting.
They should not be allowed to ask such questions as what do they think about Trump...they should just ask straight forward questions as your intention to come into USA but I am sure some border guards like flexing their muscle...
We can't ever be over protected. These volatile and explosive times are obviously shaping up our directions as a country and as a citizen.
This is bullshxtttt
complain about another country.Press loves to think it's a statement-it's boring and usually exaggerated.
I bet she knows how much money is required to enter Canada as a non-citizen.Most don't know you can't
just wave and drive into Canada like a toll booth,to shop there.
Pardon my misunderstanding...about border crossing...
The people ending up in Canada...are claiming refugee status...the other unfortunate refugee claimants have suffered from frost bite and have no fingers left to speak of due to the shear cold of the winter there in Manitoba...why they chose to endanger their life I have no idea...
I am sure all that cross our border will be treated with respect and if there are any fed flags...it will be properly investigated...
Remember Canada has a comprehensive vetting process regarding the Syrian refugees...
I went to the U.S. for vacationing, to meet up with friends, to shop, to discover your way of life..etc
Shopping is what most of my friends go to the U.S. to do...many stuff is in Jamaica but variety is the spice of life..
To be asked what I think about the president is bull..it is implying that anyone who doesn't like the president should be seen as an outcast...
I don't think much of my president so if anyone doesn't, that's a personal concept.
as weather is warming up the numbers are increasing.Spring break travel's a nightmare.It has everything
to do with all travelers wanting a fun experience vs. a different life.This is cross purposes.Apples 'n Oranges.
There are more stories out there...the Canadian Girl Guides will not travel down to the US due to the risk of having all their members not being allowed to enter...that is right children...
So this year the Girl Guides stay within Canada...
Listen to yourself...lol...
A Middle aged married women with children is not a threat to US National Security!
Did you know her young son finally finished chemotherapy and she wanted to treat him to a day of shopping to the US to pick out a gift...
Only to be questioned and held for hours...
She was frightened and confused...she knew she did not do anything wrong...but her religion was questioned as well as her opinion about Trump...
Sad really...
Not that I favor the question about our president. For all I care, it's irrelevant. They can easily lie but I'm sure, we employ every possible means for safety.
Wait, didn't I say what you're putting in question us how appallingly questionable our system if approving tourist, right?
You mentioned how low our tourism is affected.
Don't twist my posts Lou.
I give trust with them that they're doing well, in line with the new Presidents order.
As far as Lou us concerned maybe we should never protect our borders.
Lou are you following up with the mess in Europe?
that needed our surgeons.Wish we could walk a mile in everyone's shoes but kindness happens when you need
it the most.in real ways,not over the web,post a video ways.
We don't lack compassion but how could she have had a better shopping experience?
It's not a Disneyland World...yikes,people who are experiencing terminal illnesses,or permanent
disabilities are risking a lot to have that great memory or bonds strengthened by traveling which is inherently
stressful with an ideal itineria. something's aren't really political when the days over and done.it is how
you use it to get to some peace finally.sometimes move on,or find what you need another way.
venting is sort of dicey these days;.polarizing topics -but people care is you let them.
Cheers
Yes...it appears that some US citizens are being questioned as well...a bit too much fear regarding Muslims in general...
Hopefully this fear will die down and Americans can breathe again...Happy shopping everyone...
You have a right to your opinion...thanks for commenting...
As I see it...they did not like her prayers that she had on her phone...and that she is a practicing Muslim...that is why she was denied entry...
I wish the Canadian American friendship will still be maintained...despite such fear of terrorism and illegals...