Just think how lucky you are...
By JulianaRose
@JulianaRose (378)
United States
November 11, 2008 5:49pm CST
I just responded to a discussion about what hassels you run into at aiports, ever gotten caught or stopped by security, etc. However just take a moment to think about this right you have and how nice it is. I am American, and have the right to travel and the drop of a hat to any given place my little heart desires. My fiancee is from Kosovo and has just earned the right to travel to EU countries by working in Italy for 5 years. What would you do if you were restricted to your country of birth? Maybe those airport "horror" stories of getting stopped at customs arent so horrifying after all...at least you get to see this great big beautiful world.
Anyone reading this who is in my fiancees position..i understand and it funking sucks, im sure you deserve to travel just like anyone else..f these laws.
1 response
@nadooa247 (1096)
• United States
12 Nov 08
My grandfather who was returning to Jordan after having surgery had his CANE taken away and was told to take off his shoes and socks. He barely could stand on his own and they refused to let anyone help him. Now that is for all people (taking off shoes - well in IL anyways) Before it was a discriminatory act people who SEEMED to be middle eastern. A mexican friend of mine was harassed even though she was born and raised here, why because of these laws. Heck, my friends mom had her bra-searched.
It isn't just about people from other countries. It is when you are a born citizen, when in YOUR country you get treated like a criminal that truly sucks. Your fiancee perhaps loves to see this beautiful world as you said, but doesnt mean that he has (or anyone for that matter) to go through a hellish experience just because someone said so. IT PLAIN SUCKS. And you said it sister. F these laws.
@JulianaRose (378)
• United States
12 Nov 08
didnt you know? white americans are the best, and only we deserve the right to travel with ease and un-suspicion, really, we are better.
if anyone just read that and said seriously, or yeaaaaah...you dont deserve the life ya have.
@nadooa247 (1096)
• United States
12 Nov 08
hmm... i dunno what to make of your comment... soo i'm going to be upfront and say... huh?