US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry
US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry
US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations
The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US border, drawing criticism from a Quebec town where people have long enjoyed easy entry to the space.
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is located between Stanstead, Quebec, and Derby Line, Vermont. It was built deliberately to straddle the frontier between the two countries – a symbol of cooperation and friendship between Canada and the US.
The library’s entrance is on the Vermont side. Previously, Canadian visitors were able to enter using the sidewalk and entrance on the American side but were encouraged to bring documentation, according to the library’s website.
Inside, a line of electrical tape demarcates the international boundary. About 60% of the building, including the books, is located in Canada. Upstairs, in the opera house, the audience sits in the US while the performers are in Canada.
Upstairs, in the opera house, the audience sits in the US while the performers are in Canada.
Would be really funny if the Canadian performers started performing original plays that mocked the current US administration.
I'm sure there would be enough demand for that.
Love me a good clown show 😆
Petty.
I have to admit, I've been waiting for reports like this.
Eager small-time executioners that want to go the extra mile for the big guy.
Trampling a small green shoot, on purpose.
So bar us access to the Canadian side without a full border crossing procedures. Or pull a Israel and declare it a security buffer zone for Canada.
My god, it's so petty, seriously.
If I were Canada, I'd make a new door on the Canadian side and then I'd build a brick wall right at the demarcation line. Let the Americans have their 40% of the building, devoid of books and stage. They'll have a bunch of chairs to sit in.
Fucking enjoy.
Ya if Canada don't protect those books, America would destroy them soon anyways (with how much the current party hates libraries). This has to be the correct response.
Petty and small minded. Sums up Trump’s administration perfectly.
If we aren’t allowed in anymore, maybe we turn our 60% of the library into a smouldering fire pit? Or maybe a park? Or a museum detailing the rise and fall of US-Canadian diplomacy?
Time for my daily “Fuck the USA”
I fuckin hate the US. I gotta get out of here.
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Why can't Canadians build another entrance from Canada side?
Oh no! It looks like they have their 51st state!