Originally Posted by
jdrtravel
And the very definition of insanity is being fined $500 for an apple, especially when it is very clear that agents have some discretion on the matter. A ban on importing agricultural goods is important to protect our crops, etc. That does not mean that an agent can't also be a reasonable and thinking person. Even if bringing the apple was fully intentional, and not a mistake, I still think $500 is crazy and frankly just wrong.
Admittedly I don't know you, but regardless, I honestly can't believe you or anyone could stand behind that last (bold is mine) sentence. If it were fully intentional and not a mistake, a person deserves literally anything that the law can throw at them.