Passports

I've been hearing people complaining about having to get a passport to travel to the US. Even the government seems to think it will be bad for trade:

Canadian officials continue to press for a reprieve from the original January 2008 implementation date, but U.S. Homeland Security and State Department officials want to bring the rule into effect sooner rather than later.

I think people should stop whining and get a friggin' passport. The US is a different country with different laws. It has become increasingly dangerous for Canadians to travel there, risking imprisonment (even for Canadian children) and deportation and torture. Yes it is good to have a good relationship with your neighbours but "good fences make good neighbours".

Canada is an amazing country and I would rather vacation (and spend my money) here.