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This is a ridiculous argument. First, in theory any sovereign country can do whatever it wants, but it definitely shouldn't. Second, the comment is about simply
by mLuby 7y ago
This is a ridiculous argument. First, in theory any sovereign country can do whatever it wants, but it definitely shouldn't. Second, the comment is about simply visiting (or god forbid having a connecting flight in) the US, not applying for visas (which certainly deserve more thorough handling). Third, the richest and most powerful nation on Earth should be setting a high standard for humane treatment of all people, especially when that same country espouses such beliefs as freedom and human rights.
- refurb 7y agoAsking for social media handles is inhumane? It may be bad policy or intrusive, but calling it inhumane is hyperbole.
- codedokode 7y agoIt is definitely not friendly because social network is a place to communicate with friends or family and you don't want a customs officer putting their nose there.
- refurb 7y agoThe only thing a customs official is going to see is your public online persona. If you don’t want them to look at it maybe it shouldn’t be public? Of course then could go the next step and ask for a password (which I would argue goes too far).
- chillwaves 7y agoAre you suggesting to lie to immigration officals about online activity? That this may be an optimal move should suggest an inherent weakness or ineffeciency in the process.