Buffalo Boy's Blog

If it weren't for me already having one I would be bitching about this more. However, I will say this, the US government requiring passports or a special ID starting today to get back to the US is a fucking joke.

It doesn't make us safer, its not for our safety, its certainly not to keep terrorists out. What it is, is an hidden tax on everyone who lives on or close to the US/Candadian border. What is wrong with drivers licenses? They have worked for how many years and realistically, how many terrorists have come over the US/Canadian Border at lease around the greater Niagara region?  

This hurts kids from both sides looking to ski or go to sporting events in Buffalo/Toronto. It hurts average people who may only cross the border 3-4 times a year who now have to go spend $90-$100 on new ID/passports. Its a hassle for those who just want to cross the bridge go to the casino and have a few hours of fun every once in a while.

Terrorists are going to find a way in no matter what anyway. If someone who is up to no good wants in, they are going to get in. All this does is raise money for the federal and state goverments by getting people to spend their hard earned money on something they already have, a legitimate identification called a Drivers License.