Subj : The US's other border (no, not that one)
To   : Jeff Thiele
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Mon Oct 10 2022 12:11:09

Hello Jeff,

 JT> Two Russian nationals were detained on St. Lawrence Island after crossing
 JT> from Russia into US territory. St. Lawrence Island is part of Alaska, but is
 JT> closer to the Russian mainland than to the Alaskan mainland. It is largely
 JT> undeveloped and has a population of 1400 mostly Alaska Native or part Alaska
 JT> Native residents spread across two villages on the northern coast of the
 JT> island.

Why were they detained?

 JT> The two Russians had fled a community on the east coast of Russia in order
 JT> to
 JT> avoid compulsory military service, and requested asylum from the US. They
 JT> were taken to Anchorage and processed in accordance with US immigration
 JT> laws,
 JT> which include screening and vetting.

They were Innuit. By treaty, Innuit can freely travel between Russia
and the USA - without the need of a passport or paperwork of any kind.
All thanks to Reagan and Gorbachev.

 JT> What do you think should be done with these two individuals?

Both should be given a feast - with whale meat.

 JT> Should they be summarily returned to Russia?

Putin has confiscated all whale meat to be sent to the front.
That is why Innuit travel to Alaska.

 JT> Should their plea for asylum be heard out?

By treaty, Innuit have right to travel freely between Russia and
the USA, needing no passport or paperwork of any kind. What part of
that statement did you not understand?

 JT> Should they remain in the US while awaiting a decision or should we adopt a
 JT> "Remain in Russia" policy?

The matter was decided, long ago, by Reagan and Gorbachev.

 JT> If they do remain in the US, where should we bus them?

Innuit have been in Alaska since forever. Innuit have also been
in Siberia since forever. I do not believe that will change anytime
soon.

 JT> Is fleeing a country that is involved in a war outside its own borders
 JT> because one fears conscription considered "fleeing violence?"

Innuit know no borders, as they travel freely anywhere they want
in the Frozen North.

 JT> Do we need to build a wall in the Bering Strait?

A wall of ice? Please. Don't make me laugh.

 JT> Thoughts?

What nationality are Innuit, as they need no passport to travel?

For Life,
Lee

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