vkid....I do agree that the Cork contingent are an annoyance at best, but are they not always that way on ALL subjects, but I have to admire their sense of humour and ability to wind you. However, if you look back it is YOU that will not allow constructive discsussion on any SNN related issue. It is nearly a year since the announcement of the US customs and immigration pre-clearance, and it was pointed out to you then on this thread that there would be little economic benefit, and there has been no benefit, yet you still argue. Likewise, it was pointed out how bad the FR deal would be to SNN and that was also defended by the SNN lobyists. Debate is about listening to both sides, not merely hearing what you want to hear! There are people including me who would like to see SNN thrive.