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Locke · 03-05-2015, 05:23 PM

I dont think I'd have a problem with them going through my cell phone, but there would have to be a damned good reason, and there should be.

If 'general suspicion' is insufficient for police officers why would it be okay for CBSA?

If you want to go through my phone then by all means go for it, but they should need an ironclad reason, not just because they're fishing for something.

Ie. Get a warrant.

If you've got a good enough reason then a judge wont hesitate to issue a warrant. But just because I'm crossing the border and was randomly selected shouldnt be sufficient.

I understand that when going across borders most people are under fairly strict time constraints which makes obtaining a warrant cumbersome, but I'd even settle for some sort of happy middle ground but just because I own it and have it on me while I'm crossing a border doesnt seem like it should be a sufficient reason.

03-05-2015, 05:23 PM	#53
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I dont think I'd have a problem with them going through my cell phone, but there would have to be a damned good reason, and there should be. If 'general suspicion' is insufficient for police officers why would it be okay for CBSA? If you want to go through my phone then by all means go for it, but they should need an ironclad reason, not just because they're fishing for something. Ie. Get a warrant. If you've got a good enough reason then a judge wont hesitate to issue a warrant. But just because I'm crossing the border and was randomly selected shouldnt be sufficient. I understand that when going across borders most people are under fairly strict time constraints which makes obtaining a warrant cumbersome, but I'd even settle for some sort of happy middle ground but just because I own it and have it on me while I'm crossing a border doesnt seem like it should be a sufficient reason. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.