why some local Washington residents do not like Canadian shoppers?

[eugeneq]

hey... I live really close to the border of Washington State. Personally, I am a Chinese Canadian.. and there are a lot of us Asians and East Indian Canadians love to cross to the border shop in Bellingham, WA on the weekend. Because sales tax is lower there and there is no carbon tax. Most of middle income to low income families simply want to save a few dollars. I think minorities like us are probably very standout in a very white city like Bellingham.

There is a fb page.. "Bellingham Costco needs a special time just for Americans" https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellingha...9958200765


based on my understanding, WA is supposed to be a really liberal and progressive state. why do they dislike us.. there are so many comments regarding east indians people, which i thought it was quite racist.

the fact is, it's quicker for us to go to Bellingham at the border than to Vancouver,B.C due to the congested freeway.

but is that true that liberal state like WA, some people are not very "progressive"? at least only progressive to white people. i am sorry.. if i sound offensive.
sorry.. low income families like us just have no choice, but are forced to shop in the US for milk, vegetable, fruit and gas. it's not like i do not support our local economy. but it's just we are a working class. i can't lower my living standard to pay for environmental taxes and fees. I could fill my tank for 5.00/gallon, then i have less retirement saving; or I can go to Washington State for 3.50/gallon. it's only 20 mins drive.. compered with i have to drive to Vancouver for work, 1 hour.
frequent travelers like us have a NEXUS pass. crossing border under 1 mins.. special ID with radio frequency chip in your pocket.. no need to stop, unless the officer wants to question you..
why you people think it takes forever to cross on both sides? most of people like us do not need to stop at the border. Locals have a special lane.... I always thought Canadians and Americans are supposed to be pretty close.. two countries share the longest border and we shouldn't be treated like really outsiders.. we have a lot of American visitors here too. we never say anything like this park is for Canadian only. Like I cross border at least 100 times. never had rude treatment by feds..

[GOD]

because you all tell americans how happy they are with your "free" candian healthcare...but you don't know that everything cost more in Canada FOR A REASON!

so you come to USA so cheaper food prices and better quality....that's the free-market...

[Jason]

which would be one of the reasons you and your family chose Canada to live in over the US

it doesnt take much for people to get into full blown racism does it

[highgrandmother278]

Two observations

(1) Funny how Canadians love to tout their free healthcare, but, if given the chance, will scurry down to the bad, ol' United States to pick up a few items on the cheap. Wouldn't a good Canadian citizen buy the items in Canada to, you know, do their part to sustain the system?

(2) Liberal strongholds are almost exclusively white, however, they usually don't mind Asians. It's curious that they'd hassle you.

[Ollicopter]

I wonder if they like people like you in India.

[EEEEEE!!!!!]

I wouldn't think too much about it. You're benefiting their local economy just cranks are causing trouble

[RayHere]

Oh come on ''quicker'' to come too the U S you and I know that it takes hours to cross over and cross back again
I love you guys when you flew in that Canadian women to have her record 8 kids in an American hospital you Canucks claimed ''oh there is a bed shortage ''Oh I see that would explain why you flew in a high risk''

Look we whites have black victims in America and Hispanic victims in America no more room for victims in America

[Mercadies2000]

Why are you surprised?

[Matt]

I found the people in Washington to be one of the most ignorant people in the entire U.S. A lot of them would say the most ignorant and bigoted things without having ANY evidence for what they were saying.