Originally Posted by
propofol
Seems to be a prime example of a power trip. CBSAguy care to comment? Oops. I forgot - he or she won't do that because he wasn't there... Convenient way to avoid explaining this atrocious behaviour...
I would have filed a complaint, but then again, they get you when you're tired and not at your best, and they know it. Who wants to file a complaint after a 12 hour flight?
Just like I said a few posts back, as soon as these people leave their position of power, they are nobodies, just like you and me. Except we don't need the urge to make others feel bad about themselves..
I will comment. This comment relates to this and some previous posts. I agree that some officers may power trip. I agree that some officers have a bad day and may take it out on the travelling public. I agree that this is unacceptable. I realize I started this thread and I have heard the complaints as I was looking to hear. And some of you do make very good points. I can only be responsible for my own actions, however. Respect is a two-way street and it should start with the person in uniform acting professionally and respectfully.
Having said that, I have found from experience that those who have a real hate on for CBSA are primarily those who have had some enforcement action taken against them. I suppose it should come as no surprise that someone who has had a seizure (commodities, drugs, etc.) against them and who now takes a trip into Secondary on each trip into Canada would be bitter.