That’s what I’m getting at, here. Folks are digging into the details of what’s in front of them instead of stepping back and looking at the bigger picture first.

"Let's not discuss this specific government policy, because should governments even exist" is not very interesting.

Which is why the guy in the article is wrong:

> I don't feel there is any point in contacting the State Department, nor do I think they have any power against such a powerful and strict country as the United States

That's exactly what he should have done if things happened as described and the Norwegian government should then take appropriate action.

It was the parent to my comment that was suggesting otherwise.

Not even remotely the case

From a practical standpoint it’s completely unworkable to require an actual judge to evaluate every person coming in and out to issue or deny a warrant. The costs alone are staggering.