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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 4:01 pm
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Hi.

What I can't see from your original post, or subsequent postings is how this affects you and why you have a problem with it?

Yes - some people, such as those you mention from Germany, may have a problem, but it is from an economic standpoint - not terrorism. They don't want an influx of people coming to the country and taking jobs.

Terrorism, as pointed out elsewhere above has been around in Europe for centuries. Most recently the UK has had to deal with the IRA, Spain with ETA. But we have effective national security agencies that monitor suspects and act accordingly.

As you are from the US - if you have a problem with security in Europe - don't go! There are many more people, especially those on business, that appreciate the freedom afforded by the Schengen agreement. Not least it saves $$ with time not wasted at border control.

Rest assured - anyone now coming from Europe has to pass through stringent security here in the US before being allowed in.

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