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Annoyed Man, I am truly sorry you were treated that way. We as Americans should never be treated that way. I for one think it is very distasteful and show the lack of respect our so called protectors of our country have come to. I haven't flown sense 9-11 after the way our countrymen and women are treated at Air Ports.

Nice reply Abraham.

I do agree with your point. Inside of the state of Texas a state of the United States we shouldn't have to go through a boarder check point. I don't see that as part of securing our boarder.

cb1000rider wrote:

SkipB wrote: I always make sure every locked box on my PU or boat are unlocked. My ego is not so big I have to look down on them.

That's going a bit far, I think.. I can understand the argument that it's really not too much to ask to say "American citizen" - but to prepare your stuff for search? I'm not talking about an actual border checkpoint here (different set of rules) - but the inland check points - why the heck are they searching you or your boat?

I have never been searched going through a Boarder Patrol check point. I alway prepare in the event they ask to look in any compartment in my PU are boat. I always roll all my windows down so they can get a clear view as they walk up to my vehicle. I'm not a fan of the inland check points but no one ask me if I wanted them or not. Just so you know I am a Vietnam Veteran who went over twice. I spent 10 1/2 years in the military with many medals to include 3 Purple Hearts. After my service time I spent 16 1/2 years in Police work driving a squad car arresting bad guys. I very much believe in protecting my rights. Whether a Boarder Patrol fits the bill under Texas are federal law as a Police Officer I feel if one approaches my vehicle I should let him know I'm armed by presenting my CHL along with my DL. To me that is not a problem. I chose to leave my tool box and boat lids unlocked just in case they ask to look inside. They do have a right to do that. I'm not saying everyone has to feel as I do, to each their own. If anyone wishes to refuse to do anything they feel is unlawful and offends them then that is there business.

I'm no more a fan of going through boarder check points inside my state than anyone else. But those guys are just doing their job. When fishing Amistad or Falcon I have to go through a check point some where on my way back. It doesn't bother me at all to show my ID and CHL. I always make sure every locked box on my PU or boat are unlocked. My ego is not so big I have to look down on them.