Re:U.S. now can ask travelers for Facebook, Twitter handles
by mattnewton on Friday June 02, 2017 @12:42PM
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The United States needs dissenting opinions to function as a democracy. I don't care one iota what other countries do in that situation.
If we start seriously saying "but it's okay for China to do it, why not us!" we've already reached terminal velocity sliding on that slope.
Re:U.S. now can ask travelers for Facebook, Twitter handles
by PopsiclePete on Friday June 02, 2017 @01:39PM
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Most if not all European ones will, in fact. First, they wouldn't even know you were "yelling" that on Facebook, second, the border guards who can barely be bothered to make sure your photo matches your face definitely won't care either.
They're not insecure about themselves, as societies, the way America seems to be lately. So sensitive!
Re:U.S. now can ask travelers for Facebook, Twitter handles
by goatforce5 on Friday June 02, 2017 @12:54PM
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Assuming you agree that this would be a valid reason to deny a visa to the US, are you able to provide examples of other phrases that should get you denied entry to the US?
And phrases that might be critical of the President, but not enough to deny entry?
I'm curious to know where you see the line between acceptable and unacceptable...
Re:U.S. now can ask travelers for Facebook, Twitter handles
by mbroncano on Friday June 02, 2017 @12:52PM
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Any European country will
Re:U.S. now can ask travelers for Facebook, Twitter handles
by DanBC on Friday June 02, 2017 @01:15PM
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You can say that about the UK Prime Minister and still get entry.
Name one country that will grant you VISA if you start yelling similar things about their president.