It became obvious at JFK that TSA (or other people) were paying special attention to me. The hoops I had to jump through and the number of people that handled and checked off on my boarding pass was impressive. I always expected something like this really, people are just too paranoid to expect anything else. I do wish that they’d use a little sense though. If I were a terrorist (and for any government types that might be reading this, I am most certainly not one) and wanted to do something on a plane, I wouldn’t tell them that I was flying to Sana’a , I’d fly to Hackensack or something. Plus, why all the scrutiny on my way there? I would expect more on the way back. On my way back into the US, the immigration guy at JFK did ask me why I went to the places I did. He seemed happy with my answer (I’m a student) and didn’t press further. IF there needs to be more scrutiny (and I don’t think there needs to be in this case), why not have it when I’m coming back into the country? Anyway, this was the first time that I have seen any indication that my government is suspicious of me. Hopefully, some people that have some clout will read this blog and see where I stand so I don’t have all of the hurdles to jump through next time….
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