I have no problem whatsoever with fingerprinting, or other forms of biometrics. I struggle to understand why some are against it. Iâve visited many, many countries where itâs a requirement, not just those listed.
If I had already paid for a cruise to Alaska, like @ElsieDownie , I would have to weigh the importance to me of contributing to statistics in an extremely minor way against the financial and/or emotional hit I would take by not going. I totally get why a Canadian wouldnât go at the moment since their nation has been targeted and a boycott is a way of feeling less helpless. But it could be useful for other people to maintain their trip if only to be able to answer the inevitable questions from Americans about how their country is seen from abroad. Personally, as an American abroad, I wonât go back while there is so much chaos with mass firings of federal workers. (Especially if I planned to visit national parks.)
I am dual. I go back and forth. It is annoying, but my daughter is at USC. I have to go.
I would appreciate it if such topics were not pursued further, as they inevitably lead to disharmony. I feel that itâs generally considered completely acceptable and tolerated here as long as the majority is opposed to the current US policy.
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Well, I cannot very well point you to it as it has been removed
What was the original topic again??? 
This is just a conversation about whether itâs a good time to visit the US. The fact is things are unpredictable right now, it doesnât matter who anyone voted for.
@Rhonda Iâm replying directly to your politely-worded question about travel. I am a Canadian who lives on the border with the US. I am now choosing not to travel to the US, or transit through it, for many reasons. I am also choosing to shop non-US products whenever possible. I will redirect my funds to other countries, including my own, as there are many other choices. I am reinforcing my pride in my countries: 
by choice, and 
by birth.
If one watch the news from time to time Iâm sure it is possible to acknowledge reasons that might be a concern to others even though one doesnât think it is an issue personally. I find it rather odd that one cannot understand why some destinations currently is places one would like to avoid - for different reasons. If one doesnât agree and happily would go - that is something else. Given the legislation in the Middle East it is risks involved for female travellers, as the legislation make women offenders if they are victims of rape, for instance. Has been several cases with women from different countries. Some countries have practices of surveillance everywhere incl your personal devices, and officials travelling there are adviced to leave their phones at home and are provided with burner phones. Some countries have civil wars or disruptions of different kinds, or one doesnât want to condone the current regime.
For a traveller it is useful to seek out official travel advice. At present the travel advice is actually high risk for some incidients that might affect travellers in the country in question.
Petsitting gives so many possibilities to travel, and there are so many countries and cultures in the world. I try my best to avoid countries that infringe human rights, that could change legislation and policies overnight, where I suddenly risk being deported, put in jail and such.
I prefer countries that value diversity of people, are transparent, value international relations - countries I feel welcome beside my wallet. A little bit like choosing a host, really. It is all about the good match and hospitality. 
As a Canadian, can identify with decision making by many to curtail travel given the current trade war.
Well said @garfield 
Individuals must make the best decisions they can for financial, safety, ethical, economic or personal or nationalistic reasons. It may vary for Individuals. Whether one agrees or disagrees, I think certainly many people are altering elective travel to the US and it IS understandable. 
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As we currently say here: âElbows up, gloves offâ 
. Im not a sitter- but can confirm have absolutely altered plans recently.
@Fatamorgana
I recognize you have a different, albeit narrower perspective. It is great you feel free and unencumbered to sit wherever invited, unimpacted for now. Thatâs not a bad thing!
My thought is this: consider an open mind to others making tougher decisions for a wide variety of reasons on this side of the pond, even when/if you canât understand- simply refrain from gas lighting others with an alternative perspective from your own.
Diolch yn fawr/thank you, Snowbird. I am by birth and now living in .
Brilliant. Thank you.
Absolutely. 
I hope you will not give up on the citizens of the US! I love our Canadian neighbors and wish things were different in the US right now.
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- It wasnât âjust a conversation about travel to the US.â
- Iâm well informed with current events, but prefer not to dance around the elefant in the room. Sorry if others feel they cannot travel to the US. Their borders arenât closed for normal, legally allowed people, as far as I know.
I understand your perspective and appreciate that decisions can be complex and influenced by various factors. However, Iâd like to clarify that having a different viewpoint doesnât mean Iâm gaslighting anyone. Disagreeing or seeing things from another angle is part of a balanced conversation. I am open to understanding different reasons and circumstances, but I hope that my perspective is met with the same openness and respect.
Good to know. I appreciate your perspective and wish you well in your sitting experiences. As feedback, your responses were not at all like sounding you were âunderstanding different reasons and circumstancesâ
Glad to know that was not your intent and a broadened perspective helps.
Sadly, many parts of the world are a little kooky right now with choices directly being impacted by populism issues, politics, and economic instability.
Safe travels to all