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Old May 10, 2009 | 12:34 pm
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polonius
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A CBP officer (or any other government agent) can ASK you anything s/he wants -- but you don't have to answer. When the question is inappropriate, as it was in this case, I'd refuse to answer and file a formal complaint.
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