Editor:
Re: Ottawa investing $12 million to upgrade Point border crossing, Dec. 3
Recently, Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced that $12 million would be allocated to the Canadian side of the Point Roberts border crossing as part of an infrastructure update. This will only be for cars heading north.
I have to question whether it is necessary to build such an expensive structure when, in my opinion, the money would be better spent elsewhere within the community.
Why do we need such a structure for Point Roberts when all you really need are more kiosks and personnel? Ninety-nine per cent of the people are Canadians returning and the words spoken are, "Anything to declare? No, just gas. OK, thank you, drive on."
Also, no self-respecting terrorist would consider driving through this border point via a road system that virtually ends five minutes after entering the United States. Most Canadians would say they're not interested to see a fancy building and all the trimmings when all they do is fill up with gas and pick up the odd parcel.
It would be interesting to find out exactly what is planned for this border crossing. I think this announcement has everything to do with the upcoming election. Why else would a government waste $12 million?
R. Brown
