And you expect a border guard to be the one to make that determination on the spot at the border? Mitigating circumstances are why the waiver system exists. I

And you expect a border guard to be the one to make that determination on the spot at the border? Mitigating circumstances are why the waiver system exists. If you've been in prison for any reason you shouldn't expect to be let in without a hassle regardless of the crime. Someone is going to have to look at the situation carefully and make a decision.