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I've been to multiple countries where they read the RFID in the passport for automated border control, and if you don't have an RFID-capable passport they rever

by kccqzy 3y ago

I've been to multiple countries where they read the RFID in the passport for automated border control, and if you don't have an RFID-capable passport they revert to manual inspection where you may be asked uncomfortable questions. I'd rather use an RFID-safe pouch to store my passport and use the RFID-based automatic border control.

pbhjpbhj 3y ago
What sort of uncomfortable questions?
- kccqzy 3y ago
  The kind of uncomfortable questions asked by racist border agents who assume anyone with a darker skin color will have obtained a visa fraudulently, or will overstay their legitimate visa.
  - ProllyInfamous 3y ago
    "You an American, there, BOY!?!" -- My fun, pre-RFID traveling days... always ended up with me in secondary screening. Millions of non-citizens, waived right-on-through... and then these two Texian gringoes... getting their beat-up, licensed & insured Z71 thermally scanned at every possible Rio Grande crossing. -- Decades later, traveling insland (with gray hair and wiser comlexion) and I smoked a joint while a drug-sniffing dog walked by, unaware of his worthlessness (as intended). -- It's all theater, welcome to Our Play.