To Whom it may Concern..



Uploaded by: DrLemur
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"Nothing is to be feared but fear itself." - Francis Bacon
I know a lot of people are going to get really riled up by this but it's what happened and I'm telling it because I think it's the right thing to do and I think travelers (especially youtubian travelers) should know and be prepared for the possibility of what happened to me happening to them also if they are thinking of traveling to the states in today's world.
Judging alone by the tons of mails I have received from travelers all over the globe since telling me stories that in some cases are much worse then my own, it is clear to me this is not some freak isolated incident. And that is sad. I realize Homeland Security have an important job to do. All I ask.. and I think you should ask.. is that they DO that job thoroughly and with respect to their fellow human beings. The two officers that dealt with me did not. This is mostly about those officers.. NOT America. I'm not anti-american. I am anti-idiocy. My case needs to be reviewed and looked over by Homeland Security. I will not give up until this happens.
Some super happy US travel tips by Dan:
- Memorize phone numbers of loved ones.
- Keep your e-mails censored from all forms of joking, sarcasm or riddles at least 12 months before travel. If someone mails you with any of the above delete them immediately.
- Make sure you have "permanant ties" to your nation before you leave it. Find out and be sure of what a "permanent tie" is and is not before departure.
- Do not film squat toilets in Japanese airports just because you think they look funny. This is considered odd behavior.
- Leave your laptop at home.
- Be aware that if you are meeting someone while in the US you've never met before in real life and have only known through other means (such as telephone, email & You Tube) this is considered highly suspicious and it will be deemed that you "do not know" the person and they are "not your friend" if you have not actually physically met them before.
- Bring more then one copy of your ATM receipts proving your bank account balance.. one may get "lost" unexpectedly.
- Do not wear pants on the plane that require a belt to hold them up..
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What the I94W form looks like. You must fill this form out upon entering the US.
http://www.immihelp.com/visas/i-94w.html
*Pay particular attention to the "waiver of rights" section
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If you'd like to show your support or just have an opinion on the issue. Please post a video response to this video rather then the AustrALIEN one. I'd appreciate it a lot. Something needs to be done about this.


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I am being honest ... ( 1 month ago by DrLemur)
I am being honest and there was no good reason. Anyone in any position of importance that has so far looked in depth at my case and the related reports has agreed.
Calling America the ... ( 1 month ago by XxMinatoNamikazexX)
Calling America the land of freedom these days is B.S.,We americans,a lot of us have become twisted and corrupt about this whole ordeal,and you're right,we are just too paranoid.I'm sorry that happened to you.But yes,the Canadian government should be a lot nicer than the America one.
Let us talk about " ... ( 1 month ago by crillecraxman)
Let us talk about "paranoid", or rather, let us not !
Strange things happends, especially when you are abroads !
Give me a breake, please !!!!
I can't believe all ... ( 1 month ago by EddReikerOwnsMike)
I can't believe all these people believe you after you've shown no proof that this ever happened.
Maybe it's partly ... ( 1 month ago by DrLemur)
Maybe it's partly the fact that my whole family has been on this website for the better part of two years and none of us have ever been known to be anything but honest people. There is no reason to lie about any of this stuff and doing so I'd imagine would be a serious offense. I've proven my story to the people I need to and who can actually help. That's all that matters.
Trust me, we will ... ( 1 month ago by Aliixinwonderland)
Trust me, we will treat you a lot better. =-)
Yeah, I want to go ... ( 1 month ago by Lavenderrose73)
Yeah, I want to go and visit Canada too... but Australia comes first, darlin'!
...and nevermind those who need to build a bridge and GET THE HECK OVER THEMSELVES! And I'm not talking about that dipstick homeland security. I'm talking about those Miss Cleos below who weren't there, yet know for absolute certain you're not telling the truth. Have y'alls selves a nice day, y'all! (Miss Cleos, that is)
Here is what ... ( 1 month ago by skwirlygirly)
Here is what strikes me odd about your story... here in the US people who are so sick that they need to be on disability don't have the kind of money you need to do any international traveling. And if they were capable of doing all that traveling, they surely aren't so sick that they can't work. And if you can't work in your country, why did you apply for a visa to work here?
I didn't apply for ... ( 1 month ago by DrLemur)
I didn't apply for a Visa in the US, I merely looked into what would be involved in that process. I also did not have the money to be doing any traveling which is why the majority of it was borrowed money. If you watch my later videos my motivations for the trip may become slightly clearer.
True, you didn't ... ( 1 month ago by skwirlygirly)
True, you didn't apply for the visa but you did look into obtaining a work permit even though you claim that in your own country you are unable to work. Don't you see how that in itself makes your story less credible?
Not at all since at ... ( 1 month ago by DrLemur)
Not at all since at the time I looked into that I wasn't on government benefits and was actually working. That aside, I'm not really interested in what makes my story "look" more or less credible in as much as I am interested in telling the truth about what happened. The US government will have to answer for what they did and the half-assedness in which the "investigation" was carried out.
Hey, I'm just ... ( 1 month ago by skwirlygirly)
Hey, I'm just saying that it was obviously a judgement call on their part and their decision was probably influenced on how you presented yourself. If I were in that position I might make the same call... I can understand how it could happen. You said you were disheveled, had nothing in writing as to where you were staying, held no job, and when questioned couldn't even show your account on youtube where you said you have met all these people. There are 2 sides to every story.
I followed all the ... ( 1 month ago by DrLemur)
I followed all the rules outlined by the government upon departure. It's their problem they didn't take the effort to get my You Tube site looked at. I don't have a problem so much with what they did as much as that now I have a permanent ban from the US for doing nothing wrong and have no way of seeing my girlfriend. If mistakes are made they should be rectified whatever government makes them.
USA=NAZI Germany ? ( 1 month ago by artymowski)
USA=NAZI Germany ?
Was it the " ... ( 1 month ago by DrLemur)
Was it the "homeland" part that gave it away?
Perhaps you think ... ( 1 month ago by artymowski)
Perhaps you think joking about something as sensitive as that is minor and it is all over-reaction. You are just a spoiled brat. Stay away from making stupid comments. Your video is lame as well and a waste of time.
DrLemur, AWESOME ... ( 1 month ago by qualqui)
DrLemur, AWESOME vid, but sure sorry for what happened to ya,...hope Canada turns out a better and hospitable country!
hey i am from ... ( 1 month ago by szetene)
hey i am from hungary
come and see country from your mother originated
would be well!!
i dont even think ... ( 1 month ago by amberPEARL5)
i dont even think their that mean in cuba...
This is an ... ( 1 month ago by werrongboy)
This is an important story, thanks for telling it. America as a country these days is highly paranoid and I'm sure there are far more stories like yours out there. Of course US officials feel no connection to or desire to help people in your position and homeland security laws now give these people too much power with not enough ability to appeal against their decisions.
I am beginning to ... ( 1 month ago by bf6067)
I am beginning to wonder about that myself. I know I was arrested once for a misdemeanor which not only did I not do, never happened. The officer was arrogant and arrested me without any proof. Sadly, the courts are on the side of the police no matter what. Supposedly, you are innocent until proven guilty but that rule doesn't apply anymore. And there are those cases where there isn't any way to prove your innocense. It is all done for financial gain!
I watched the whole ... ( 1 month ago by blueastcoast)
I watched the whole video, words can't sum up how I feel about this, glad you made it out alright, it could have been much worse.. But for god sakes.. =/ so fucked up.. It makes me so angry for living here sometimes, stuff like that..
that is fucked up. ... ( 3 weeks ago by vhw11atr)
that is fucked up. i am an america indian and we have alway been put down and treated like scum. sorry. all i have to say is that keep your head up. the home land secerity people are dicks. i have tryed to go home to south dakota usa. and thay said i was on the tearerest no fly list. i am borne in the usa and thay give me shit. i just said fuck it so i drove to south dakota.
Besides Rendition, ... ( 1 week ago by sdddlt)
Besides Rendition, you might also want to look up "strip search" (2004 TV).



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