Paul,
 
Before you put that statement on the form, please be so kind as to
designate where you want your shells to go while you rot in jail.  I'm
sure they could use them at COA.
 
Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA
 
Paul Callomon wrote:
>
> > About labeling a parcel, "bomb."  I know it was a joke, but to be sure
> > everyone understands the thinking of border patrol and customs
> > officials.
> >
> Whenever you go abroad here, as a resident alien you have to fill out a
> Japanese immigration declaration. One of the boxes is titled : 'Reason for
> returning to Japan'. Over my years here, I have gone from 'Continued
> employment' through 'I live here' to 'mind your own business' with no ill
> effect whatsoever. I'm sure no-one reads the declaration, but next time I
> will put 'To assassinate the emperor' and see what happens.