A young blonde Icelandic woman’s recent experience visiting the US — Signs of the Times News — Read this whole thing. It is fascinating in light of the fact that the country is crawling with illegals from Mexico who are never deported. Not only that but some convicted felons who served jail time and were illegal aliens are not deported. Why this girl? And EXACTLY how does this benefit the USA and the tourist trade? Seriously.
During the last twenty-four hours I have probably experienced the greatest humiliation to which I have ever been subjected. During these last twenty-four hours I have been handcuffed and chained, denied the chance to sleep, been without food and drink and been confined to a place without anyone knowing my whereabouts, imprisoned. Now I am beginning to try to understand all this, rest and review the events which began as innocently as possible.
Last Sunday I and a few other girls began our trip to New York. We were going to shop and enjoy the Christmas spirit. We made ourselves comfortable on first class, drank white wine and looked forward to go shopping, eat good food and enjoy life. When we landed at JFK airport the traditional clearance process began.
We were screened and went on to passport control. As I waited for them to finish examining my passport I heard an official say that there was something which needed to be looked at more closely and I was directed to the work station of Homeland Security. There I was told that according to their records I had overstayed my visa by 3 weeks in 1995. For this reason I would not be admitted to the country and would be sent home on the next flight. I looked at the official in disbelief and told him that I had in fact visited New York after the trip in 1995 without encountering any difficulties. A detailed interrogation session ensued.
I was photographed and fingerprinted. I was asked questions which I felt had nothing to do with the issue at hand. I was forbidden to contact anyone to advise of my predicament and although I was invited at the outset to contact the Icelandic consul or embassy, that invitation was later withdrawn. I don’t know why.
I was then made to wait while they sought further information, and sat on a chair before the authority for 5 hours. I saw the officials in this section handle other cases and it was clear that these were men anxious to demonstrate their power. Small kings with megalomania. I was careful to remain completely cooperative, for I did not yet believe that they planned to deport me because of my “crime”.
Then there is this news report in the Rocky Mountain News:
A federal study last year found that illegal immigrants in prison had been arrested an average of eight times. Another federal study released in May found that it would cost $1.1 billion for enough detention beds to ensure the deportation of all criminals.
Here is the federal study. This is an excellent collector’s item for people who are following these fiascos. Amazing amount of information. (caution PDF)
found by Eddie S.
Indeed the whole thing is beyond insane. My wife (German) and I have had a few stories like this. And we still have DHS border issues (but the embaassy folks have no issue and even complain to us that the DHS people are “retards” – their word).
Anyway the net result (and after living aborad for 5 years and coming back to this almost pre-war Nazi Germany atmosphere… this according to my wife’s grandmother who was there) we’ve simply said let the GOUSA go down the tubes… and we’re moving to Germany.
Sad part is between us we’d contribute $50K+ a year in taxes and over $200K in economic activity (both have very good professions)… mutliply this by all the other Indians/Chinese/etc that I see *leaving* and you have a fair bit of change (not to mention a brain drain).
I used to be a uber-patriot but I must say I have nothing but contempt for my country at this point and the vast number of fat/ignorant/fundemental/whatever folks that do nothing about it or supporting true American values.
#62 MikeN said “So hunting down terrorists is a bad thing? Keeping them out of government? Denying them jobs? Yeah this is just like McCarthyism…”
That is exactly how they (McCarthyism) thought! LOL! Thanks for making my point!
Hunting down terrorists and conducting a “witch hunt” are two entirely different things.
A “McCarthyism” style “witch hunt” is dismissing errors made such as this story reasoning that it is possible she could have been a commun…err terrorist.
I am sorry you can’t see this.
#64 anabi – Thank you for your first hand knowledge of the subject, your wife’s grandmother. I can’t imagine how someone could have lived through everything she has been through.
Cheers
I’m not suprised too much by this. DHS is always on some kind of power-trip to make themselves feel like they are worth more than the shit I wipe from the bottom of my shoes. IMO, DHS is the biggest waste of taxpayer money.
I think we should replace all the TSA’s rigmarole with simply offering all passengers a slice of bacon. Eat it and pass right through.