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The united states and canada invest heavily in a physical barrier. Both countries regularly clear the forests on the border so that the entire border is more ea

The united states and canada invest heavily in a physical barrier. Both countries regularly clear the forests on the border so that the entire border is more easily patrollable. Because of this physical barrier and cooperation between the countries it is extremely difficult to cross the canadian united states border without being immediately noticed and caught.

mdorazio 8y ago
Wtf are you talking about? There are numerous stories of people accidentally crossing the border without even knowing it while hiking or boating. And you're really going to tell me that clearing the forests for 20ft at the border magically prevents people from crossing if they want to? Do you think there are thousands of drones patrolling the clearings or something?
- tathougies 8y ago
  There are numerous stories I've heard of people crossing the border and then being met by authorities and sent back: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/06/23/a-jogger-accidentally-crossed-into-the-u-s-from-canada-and-was-detained-for-two-weeks/?utm_term=.faa5f2249371 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/06/23... For example, this guy crossed accidentally, and was promptly met by ICE agents. > And you're really going to tell me that clearing the forests for 20ft at the border magically prevents people from crossing if they want to? Yes... it's littered with ground sensors and cameras. > Do you think there are thousands of drones patrolling the clearings or something? No. Of course not. But there is a sophisticated system on both sides to deal promptly with these things.
  - mdorazio 8y ago
    The story you cited was a jogger (female, by the way) who crossed via road in broad daylight in front of border patrol agents. There are no ground sensors or video cameras in the thousands of miles of border between roads and marked paths - the clearing is just there to tell you that you're at the border. If you're so inclined, you can hike away from border stations and cross between the US and Canada at your leisure.

mdorazio 8y ago

Wtf are you talking about? There are numerous stories of people accidentally crossing the border without even knowing it while hiking or boating. And you're really going to tell me that clearing the forests for 20ft at the border magically prevents people from crossing if they want to? Do you think there are thousands of drones patrolling the clearings or something?

tathougies 8y ago
There are numerous stories I've heard of people crossing the border and then being met by authorities and sent back: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/06/23/a-jogger-accidentally-crossed-into-the-u-s-from-canada-and-was-detained-for-two-weeks/?utm_term=.faa5f2249371 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/06/23... For example, this guy crossed accidentally, and was promptly met by ICE agents. > And you're really going to tell me that clearing the forests for 20ft at the border magically prevents people from crossing if they want to? Yes... it's littered with ground sensors and cameras. > Do you think there are thousands of drones patrolling the clearings or something? No. Of course not. But there is a sophisticated system on both sides to deal promptly with these things.
- mdorazio 8y ago
  The story you cited was a jogger (female, by the way) who crossed via road in broad daylight in front of border patrol agents. There are no ground sensors or video cameras in the thousands of miles of border between roads and marked paths - the clearing is just there to tell you that you're at the border. If you're so inclined, you can hike away from border stations and cross between the US and Canada at your leisure.