A new militia-state??

It seems the US is doing everything in its power to keep foreign travellers from entering the country. They are making it as difficult for them as they legally can. Various rumors have been going around the icelandic society about immigration officers in the US "harrassing" Icelandic tourists in all forms, from trying to confiscate their fur coats to interrogating them and strip-searching. It seems the land of diversity, the free and brave is no longer so ameable towards their own multicultural heritage. The US was originally built by immigrants from all over the world. They have so far prided themselves of being the most diverse society in the world, and rightly so. Things have changed. To an outsider, like myself, it seems as if foreigners are being targeted by overzealous security measures and their privacy being invaded as much as is legally allowed. In my mind, the US is no longer the open, welcoming country it once was. It's very unfortunate that the political policy of a handful of extremists can affect the overall perception of a country as large as the US. But thankfully, most of the residents maintain their welcoming and open-minded spirit towards anyone who wants to experience their multifarious country. Let's hope the general public will speak their mind in the coming elections and boot the tyrant named Bush :)

FYI: US fingerprints 'allied' visitors