Shhh, we don't want them to know this is America

Plans are submitted and approved for a new building at the US/Canadian border in Massena NY. The approved plans call for a large sign spelling out “United States” in front of the building.

Three months after being built, the sign is being taken down. The government says it’s for security reasons. They are afraid that in the post-9/11 world, it may cause risk for customs officers.

What, someone is going to notice that land belongs to the US? We’re going to hide and pretend no one can see us? Oh, no, we’re not America! That’s over there. We’re….well, we’re….oh, yeah, we’re Portugal!

Yep, taking the sign down will surely lessen the chance the border could be a target for terrorists. They will just wander around Canada thoroughly confused, now.

Thanks for keeping us safe, Big Brother.