but rather with making sure no import violations occur, and collecting the appropriate duties/taxes at the border.
And what if an 'import violation' occurs, and the person refuses to cooperate and just continues through? What are the 'customs agents' going to do? Talk sternly to them as they drive off? What if a bunch of gangsters drive through looking for trouble? Your 'customs agents' would be powerless to stop them from going into the suburbs of Vancouver.

The difference is that we don't view ourselves as an armed camp that needs to be defended because we are surrounded by enemies who covet all that we have and want to make it their own.
Hmm. In the fantasy world that is the Canadian Psyche, there must be no such people as violent criminals or small time crooks acting independently of countries and nations.

Crazed Rabbit