On Wed, 7 May 2008 12:01:47 -0700 (PDT), Branson Hunter
netzero.net> wrote:

One important item that the poster did not emphasize on here is the
fact that the search of the computer revealed child pornography.

It is illegal to bring into the USA any form of child pornography.
I would have to somewhat agree that Customs agents be allowed to
inspect laptops, and any media for the purposes of child pornography
being imported.
It would be no different than opening up books and magazines and
thumbing through the pages for the same thing.

I would however, draw the line at viewing the contents of text files.
AS those may contain privileged information even to law enforcement
officers.

If the guy is that stupid, to think that he could just bring the shit
in disguised in his laptop, he should be busted. Me, I'd get me a
domain name, set up an extra large email account, and send the shit to
my email account. Or at least file it under a password protected
folder. I don't think Customs has ever tried to search the contents of
email boxes have they?