On the subject of Homeland Security - my nephew just wrote to me that he and his girlfriend drove across the border from Canada to the United States.

They have been camping across the states and Canada. The pop top van they are driving is full of gear - dirty - he has a full growth of beard - and a large dog.

The guy just waved them across - didn't even get up out of the booth to check on their papers.

Again - so much for Homeland Security