jon louis mann said the following on 3/8/2008 5:33 PM: I found myself disturbed that I'm attracted to the idea of carrying an MP3 recording device at all times, just in case I get stopped by law enforcement and want my own recording of the event.
Ray writes: I felt the same myself the other day when we were stopped by the Border Patrol near White Sands NM. We were rudely treated and harassed by an officious officer because we did not have our passports with us. It had never been mentioned to us that this was "a US Govt requirement". I "insulted" him by proffering my new South Dakota driving license! "A note has been made on your record that you have been informed that next time you are liable to be arrested". Left a real sour taste in the mouth. This is the first person we have come across in our first four weeks traveling through the US who has been unfriendly. In general, people have been fantastically helpful and friendly. A question just comes to mind.Do US citizens need to carry ID? Regards, Ray. (who spent the day in the fabulous Carlsbad Caverns - fantastic!) _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
