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Brazil Fines Man $17,200 for Flipping Off Customs Official |
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by The Finger
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08 Feb 2004
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"A New Jersey man fined more than $17,000 for making an obscene gesture during fingerprinting procedures for U.S. citizens in Brazil headed home Sunday, police said."
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"The customs requirements were imposed in response to similar U.S. rules for citizens of Brazil and many other countries. The United States says its rules will help prevent terrorists from entering the country." |
"A New Jersey man fined more than $17,000 for making an obscene gesture during fingerprinting procedures for U.S. citizens in Brazil headed home Sunday, police said."
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"The customs requirements were imposed in response to similar U.S. rules for citizens of Brazil and many other countries. The United States says its rules will help prevent terrorists from entering the country."
So we're fighting a Global War On ... Rudeness? If I was a terrorist bent on entering the US to launch a carefully-planned mass murder, you bet I'd flip off the customs officials. You know, to attract as much attention as possible. Thank God U.S. Customs is wise to their tricks. |
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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/01/12/world/main592699.shtml
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