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From: "Bob Postula" <>
Subject: Re: [POLAND] Foreign Ministry Complains About New U.S. Visa Rules
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:37:18 -0400
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Security in Europe has always been much tighter than here in the US where we
have so many whiners.

We are about 15+20 years being times based on my international travel within
the last twenty years.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Albert D" <>
To: <>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: [POLAND] Foreign Ministry Complains About New U.S. Visa Rules


> It's easy to just react and not give any consideration to a statemtn. But,
> taking a closer look should lead you to understand why these measures have
> to be taken. This isn't a blow against Polish people! This is not to
> personally hurt an individual! It's for enhanced security! Ever tried to
get
> out of France? Or Germany? The security there is Tight!! Searches and
exams
> are commonplace. If you've never had one done, you're fortunate to have
> slipped through. Our world is not what it was before nine Eleven. Why not
> try to help this man understand why improved security is needed before
> telling our President that he can't provide a safer nation because one
> person doesn't see the need for keeping us all free from terrorism?
Pat
> D
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay and Diana" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 9:02 PM
> Subject: RE: [POLAND] Foreign Ministry Complains About New U.S. Visa Rules
>
>
> > I just finished my letters to President Bush, whose directive regarding
> > homeland security on Monday last apparently started this, and both of my
> > state senators. I think this situation is outrageous and I said so. If
> > we feel such a necessity, then we should absorb the costs at least!
> >
> > Diana Grzelak Needham
> >
> > There is always a song for those who wish to sing.
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Debbie [mailto:]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 3:38 PM
> > > To:
> > > Subject: Re: [POLAND] Foreign Ministry Complains About New U.S. Visa
> > Rules
> > >
> > > Sharon et al,
> > > A very small article on this subject appeared in the July issue of the
> > > Polish American Journal.
> > >
> > > If people on the list do not agree with this situation, then I
> > strongly
> > > suggest you write to someone, congressmen, senators, newspapers,
> > Polish
> > > organizations, Polish genealogical societies, etc.
> > > Just shaking your head or stating that the restriction is wrong, won't
> > > change a thing.
> > >
> > > Debbie
> > >
> > > Sharon wrote:
> > > > Hello list,
> > > > I'm including here an e-mail just received from a newfound cousin in
> > > > Warsaw - a well-traveled, well known man in his industry. We were
> > > hoping to have a 'family reunion' next year in order to meet him. The
> > > family has
> > > > been out-of-touch for over 50 years.
> > > > Sharon in Surprise, AZ
> > >
> > >
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