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"George Greene" wrote in message ... That "hassle factor" is a major one to me......basically, unless we're talking 2 full days of driving or more, we're going to be making the trip by car, and not plane. Way too many unneccessary "dog & pony show" security features, not to mention the capriciousness(different rules w/every screener)of it all. George Are you driving across the border? From where? I've crossed into the US from both Mexico and Canada post-9/11. Of course, I'm a citizen, but the process didn't seem any more onerous than the usual garbage I go through when I fly home from international travel. I agree that it's a dog-and-pony show, but I'm not sure that it's so horrible that it, alone, is a reason for avoiding the US (though I can think of other reasons just now). You do know, don't you, that once you're in the US, there are no more security checks if you're driving (except occassional checks on I-5 just north of San Diego looking for illegal aliens). Juliana L Holm wrote in message ... The Washington Post's article this morning on this topic noted that issue as twofold, both the distaste for American actions and the hassle factor of the new security procedures. -- Julie |
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PTravel wrote:
The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? Remember when Bush was running down France, Germany, Canada a few few other countries that wouldn't join his dirty little war? He didn't seem to care if he was offending people. People were offended. |
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PTravel wrote:
The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? Remember when Bush was running down France, Germany, Canada a few few other countries that wouldn't join his dirty little war? He didn't seem to care if he was offending people. People were offended. |
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"Dave Smith" wrote in message ... PTravel wrote: The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? Remember when Bush was running down France, Germany, Canada a few few other countries that wouldn't join his dirty little war? He didn't seem to care if he was offending people. People were offended. Exactly. |
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"Dave Smith" wrote in message ... PTravel wrote: The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? Remember when Bush was running down France, Germany, Canada a few few other countries that wouldn't join his dirty little war? He didn't seem to care if he was offending people. People were offended. Exactly. |
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On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 18:14:35 -0500, Dave Smith
wrote: PTravel wrote: The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? Remember when Bush was running down France, Germany, Canada a few few other countries that wouldn't join his dirty little war? He didn't seem to care if he was offending people. People were offended. Hey! No tourism dip here! Everyone is still clamoring to come see New York, especially Europeans who can shop cheaply. But then we didn't vote for Bush. Brian |
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On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 18:14:35 -0500, Dave Smith
wrote: PTravel wrote: The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? Remember when Bush was running down France, Germany, Canada a few few other countries that wouldn't join his dirty little war? He didn't seem to care if he was offending people. People were offended. Hey! No tourism dip here! Everyone is still clamoring to come see New York, especially Europeans who can shop cheaply. But then we didn't vote for Bush. Brian |
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and their are europeans all over the ski slopes of vermont/nh.......
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and their are europeans all over the ski slopes of vermont/nh.......
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The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security
procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? More than possible. I just finished watching a regular TV show, World Business. I think it is based in the UK. One of their stories featured that problem, that top American brand names are suffering reduced sales in the last two years. A marketing / public opinion firm queried the public and it was confirmed that people are buying fewer American branded products because of American foreign policy. Casey |
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