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Re:My phone was searched at LAX, which apparently is the new... by JohnLeTigre on Friday April 07, 2017 @10:28AM (#14059896)
Not to be incendiary but when she said "the ongoing erosion of our rights", I cringed.

Nobody has the "right" not to be searched or interrogated at borders (except for some politicians that have diplomatic immunity).

Is she a politician? if not, no right was infringed.

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Re:My phone was searched at LAX, which apparently is the new... by Dylan16807 on Friday April 07, 2017 @02:26PM (#14062272)
You have the right to enter your own country.
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Re:My phone was searched at LAX, which apparently is the new... by JohnLeTigre on Friday April 07, 2017 @03:34PM (#14062857)
Of course, but they have the right to know what you are bringing in, this can involve searching people, it's a practical necessity.

Try entering your country with a piece of nuclear grade uranium.

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Re:My phone was searched at LAX, which apparently is the new... by LordWinstanley on Saturday April 08, 2017 @04:54AM (#14066040)
I know some people's online comments are pretty toxic, but I'm struggling to think of a scenario whereby a Twitter stream or Facebook timeline could be used to make a 'dirty bomb' --and I'm not having much luck.

Could you help me out here?

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Re:My phone was searched at LAX, which apparently is the new... by JohnLeTigre on Tuesday April 11, 2017 @10:15AM (#14087933)
I'm sure you are aware that their justification is to help determine if people are linked to dangerous groups or not.

Personally I wouldn't go that far but still, my point is that: not being searched at the border is a priviledge, not a right.

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Re:My phone was searched at LAX, which apparently is the new... by kwhitefoot on Saturday April 08, 2017 @10:31AM (#14067081)
Why should a politician be immune?
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Re:My phone was searched at LAX, which apparently is the new... by JohnLeTigre on Tuesday April 11, 2017 @10:18AM (#14087973)
For diplomatic reasons.
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