Ted Rall for July 29, 2002
Transcript:
Arrival in the United States. Welcome to the international arrivals area. Claim your luggage and proceed to passport control. Are you a citizen of Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Sudan, Iran, Libya or other Arab nation? You will be detained and questioned. Do you worship "Allah"? If so, you will be detained and questioned. Do you have dark skin? If so, you may be detained and questioned. Have you been cleared for entry to the U.S.? No-detention will be indefinite. Yes- congrats proceed to customs. Are you a citizen of Syria, Iran, Yemen, etc? You will be detained and questioned. We hope you enjoyed your stay- come back soon to the U.S.A.!