> Here's the thing: this affects non-citizens too who have had no part in the voting process, particularly tourists and business travelers who have to endure th

> Here's the thing: this affects non-citizens too who have had no part in the voting process, particularly tourists and business travelers who have to endure this absurdity. Sure, but when they're traveling in/through the US, they're subject to US law, and that can't change. > These ridiculous practices spread to other countries too; it's a global issue. Well, yes, if you want to talk about the US exporting its law and enforcing it outside its jurisdiction, infringing on other countries' sovereignty, there are plenty of examples of this practice - the TSA debacle is unfortunately barely a blip on that radar.