Doug wrote:
It is common for people in El Paso to go to lunch and/or shop in
Juarez. They usually just go through customs with a smile and a wave.
This is true going the other way, though US Customs is a little more
thorough. (Makes me wonder just what the purpose of the proposed fence
and border patrol is, you can just WALK ACROSS THE BRIDGE!). Anyway,
are these people going to need passports? Don't think so.

YES WE WILL NEED A PASSPORT IN 2008 TO COME BACK FROM MEXICO OR CANADA.

That's the whole point of this sorry new regulation by the
administration. It's supposed to stop terrorists. But it's just going
to screw up border towns. Another win-win for the enemy against
personal freedom.

Mind you, I have my passport, so I'm not affected. But lots will be,
and I bet the 2008 deadline gets pushed way back, or even dropped if
the Republicans get kicked out.

Otherwise, as someone else mentioned, if you do any traveling to the
Caribbean, Bermuda, etc, please get your passport NOW before the rush
starts. That deadline is this coming January 2007.

Kev