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by hrowaway183 3132 days ago
I might be bias here cause I am Canadian. But I am far happier transiting through Canada whenever I need to go back to that side of the world.

The whole 360 body scan and the random questioning by US border control is simply terrifying. I have been asked to spell my name and say my birthday to see my reaction. It’s just an uncomfortable experience in general. I can’t even imagine what treatment middle easterner will get if even I get that treatment.