“The US government is reportedly seeking to tighten visa restrictions for British citizens of Pakistani origin … It follows the conviction of five men - mostly of Pakistani origin - for a UK bomb plot linked to al-Qaeda.”

For the US to consider racial profiling in this way is appalling and disgusting. If America were to introduce this policy, the British government must have the guts to stand up against it, opting out of the visa waiver scheme if necessary. If avoiding a racially segregated policy means making travel more difficult for the majority of British citizens, then so be it. BBC News article here.

Posted Thursday, May 3rd, 2007 @ 5:54 am
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