icwhatudiddere t1_izsotl7 wrote on December 11, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Reply to comment by BackgroundCat in Suppose budget was no issue. What inter-town/city rail connections would you build, either within Vermont or from places in Vermont to elsewhere? by DrToadley

The “damned customs issue” would require a lot more inspectors on both sides of the border and facilities for the inspections. It’s not going to be on any political radar unless there’s real money to be made. I don’t see a huge net influx of tourists coming from Canada happening anytime soon given the current global economy.

Otto-Korrect t1_izt282j wrote on December 11, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Or... hear me out, it would require a lot less fear and paranoia. Many EU countries have fully open borders and ours almost got there before 9/11

icwhatudiddere t1_izt45sy wrote on December 11, 2022 at 5:37 PM

I could only imagine what certain political parties would do if that happened. Letting “communist” Canadians freely cross the border with their legalized devils cabbage! The horror. CuckerTarlson would be asking a lot of questions.

Otto-Korrect t1_izt5v9r wrote on December 11, 2022 at 5:48 PM

And worse, Americans could freely cross for drugs/Healthcare that won't bankrupt them?? Unacceptable!