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Crossing the "Border"

April 29, 1987

To:  Port Director
       United States Immigration Service
       Blaine, Washington

I am writing this letter to inquire whether you would permit me to return home if I should cross the border into Canada.

Enclosed are copies of correspondence which I had with the United States Department of State in 1982.

My beliefs are essentially the same as those I expressed in these letters. I believe that my citizenship is in heaven. Though I willingly submit to all authorities who have power over me, I am not persuaded that God prefers that I make citizenship commitments to any earthly rulers.

I have no loyalties or allegiance to any other countries on earth.

Now that I am living near Lynden, Washington, I would like to know whether you would permit me to return home if I should cross into Canada to visit friends or go sightseeing or shopping.

Your reply will be appreciated.

(I received no reply, but did "cross" many times without difficulty.)



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