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For everyone on HN that's afraid of being harassed for their politics because of how Trump support was received, this story and worse ones to come are exactly w
by ritchiea 10y ago
For everyone on HN that's afraid of being harassed for their politics because of how Trump support was received, this story and worse ones to come are exactly what we were afraid of coming from Trump. This was never just about policy, the current administration is giving license to treating people who don't look "American" enough with suspicion and they made that intention clear in their campaign.
If this was just about tax rates and government spending policies no one would be nearly as upset.
- nmeofthestate 10y ago>this story and worse ones to come are exactly what we were afraid of coming from Trump. To dial back the hyperbole for a second, we've seen this kind of story happening before Trump took office, and in countries other than the US. Crossing borders carries with it a non-zero chance that you'll be treated like total crap and even when you're lucky enough that the system corrects itself you'll almost certainly get no apology. Having said that, there is no reason why this kind of thing should be tolerated. Edit: somebody else remembered the similar story from last year.
- throwaway_374 10y agoTo dial up the reality for a second, we've not seen this kind of animosity towards foreign cultures before Trump took office.
- mercer 10y agoI agree that it's too early to be certain that Trump taking office makes a difference. I've certainly had concerns and bad experiences entering the USA well before Trump. That said, I don't think it's all that strange to be extra worried now that Trump is in charge. It makes complete sense to think that things will get even worse under Trump, although I'm open to arguments to the contrary because I'd love to be proven wrong!