I didn't perceive the incident quite the way Carol did. I saw a young, tired bureaucrat (with a large gun) who wasn't sure about my paperwork and wasn't taking any chances. In the larger scheme of things I'd rather they erred on the side of caution. I think that the Candian and US governments should also point fewer fingers and work together on common security. A freer border is in each country's best interest. But one thing I said to Carol, is that if were were detained under the Patriot's Act, I'm sure that a lot of Mudcatters would help protect us by asking the Feds about us and by keeping our detention in the spotlight until charges could be proved.

We can count on you all. Right?