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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by Spiff
That's what you and some other people have decided to make your view of the so-called "real world" and in my opinion it's a rather un-American view.

CBP should be forced to make Global Entry the norm for all without biometrics or questioning.
Has anyone succeeded in "forcing" the CBP to do anything recently?

Without arguing or judging one's reality; I offer that questioning is the basis of border security. If there are no questions, is there is no form of security. The EU is one of the greatest examples of cross-border freedom; but it still questions quite aggressively in some situations.

For me the choice to be questioned thoroughly "up front" with biometrics is worth the hassle given the frequent (>150/annual) cross-border crossings I make.

As for the OP, he needs to be prepared for deep scrutiny; and his only hope is to get copies of all records and speak to every single arrest if asked.
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