Sorry, gadarene, although your arguments are logical and articulate I must disagree. In the US we believe that "justice is blind." That is, we hold dear the value that it doesn't matter who you are, or who you think you are, or even who other people think you are, you are subject to the same laws and procedures as "Joe Schmoe the Nobody." No one should claim special privilege with the old "do you know who I am" claim. The only persons exempt from ICE laws are diplomats. I'm sorry Mr. What's-His-Name felt insulted. We ALL do when our number or name comes up for "special screening." He just needs to suck it up, stop screaming and above all, stop using this blown-out-of-proportion incident to publicize his latest movie which just happens to be (I am told) a film about how the US discriminates against Muslims named Khan. If you believe all he's saying, I have a bridge for sale.
Mandi
Sorry, gadarene, although your arguments are logical and articulate I must disagree. In the US we believe that "justice is blind." That is, we hold dear the value that it doesn't matter who you are, or who you think you are, or even who other people think you are, you are subject to the same laws and procedures as "Joe Schmoe the Nobody." No one should claim special privilege with the old "do you know who I am" claim. The only persons exempt from ICE laws are diplomats. I'm sorry Mr. What's-His-Name felt insulted. We ALL do when our number or name comes up for "special screening." He just needs to suck it up, stop screaming and above all, stop using this blown-out-of-proportion incident to publicize his latest movie which just happens to be (I am told) a film about how the US discriminates against Muslims named Khan. If you believe all he's saying, I have a bridge for sale.
Mandi