freydis

Do they not happen, or do we just not hear about them? Im thinking we heard about this because he's a writer and made a big deal out of it...

staying home tomorrow too. very sick. :(

I Kate Bush.

If you go out there with the attitude that at the very least, you may have a very good friend you'll have a great weekend with, youll do just fine. As msterbeau said, the reality may be different, but as youve been talking for 8 years, at the least, you should still have a great friend out of the whole thing. My own experience with a similar situation... we had one helluva fun weekend, but simply remained good friends.

sick

From what I've read on the guy, he has a bit of an attitude when it comes to American government. So likely, when he was rather abruptly told to pull over on the way OUT of the country, he probably reacted belligerantly. From reading accounts of what happened, he got out of the vehicle and was told to get back in. Ok... usually if theyre going to search it, they *want* you out, dont they? Or is that just the proper searches on the Canadian side? When he got out, they probably yelled at him. If you're pissed already, and someone is yelling at you, how would you react? You might yell back. And since this is a border patrol person, that likely escalated into physical force. By their own description, this is when he finally decided getting back into the car might be a good idea, putting a door between him and the screaming violent dude. Instead, they grapple him to the ground. Not everyone will comply to physical violence under panic. For some, the natural reaction will be to struggle. I'd bet the truth is that the writer was a dick, didnt take well to being searched on the way OUT of the country, and Border Patrol, being pumped up over recent terrorism issues (did this happen after the plane bomber attempt?) decided to take their allowed parameters to the max and beat the crap out of the mouthy foreigner. He deserved being hauled in for questioning for being a dick. Not being pepper sprayed, beaten, and dumped in the elements on foot and coatless. Oh, and adding insult to injury? Then being told he could serve two years for essentially resisting the officers beating the crap out of him.

Thank you.

Yeah--since when can someone "wipe off" pepper spray? And that still doesnt address depositing him coatless on the other side of the boarder at night.

Yeah, this guy wasn't worth bothering with. If you're simply sick of being a 21 year old virgin, find a really good friend to change that with, and move on to look for a relationship. At least someone you could feel comfortable with and trust. My first time was around 20 with someone who wasnt the love of my life, but someone I loved as a friend and trusted. So many people end up having one of those regrettable first time stories....

I think i have a sinus infection.

Oh, indeed. Indeed.

You'd also be surprised at how many folks use "password" as their email password. This is a HUGE security issue for many people.

Careful with that. Definately see a doc... bad stuff going around this time of year.

OT in the paycheck is nice.... the Christmas OT i got was quite lovely. I would just rather be home about now....

Beneath the Bleeding--Val McDermid Hooray for new Tony Hill novel!

Oh, indeed. Apparently, the dude has a reputation for being a bit abrasive.