[kzz102]

I use to read about the power border agents have over foreigners and was amazed at how easily they can destroy me. The only reason this hasn't happened seems to be that they're mostly decent, professional people. And now that's gone.

[peppers-ghost]

It's luck of the draw with those guys. The job attracts people with nationalistic/fascist mindsets and if you look a certain way you can expect to be treated worse than others.

[anthony_d]

I wouldn’t describe them as nationalistic or fascist. There’s no need to bring in any sort of political view… the problem is when little people get a little power. It can get ugly.

[peppers-ghost]

Have you talked with many of them? I've met some that want laws changed so they can shoot migrants on sight.

[anthony_d]

Did they tell you that?

[peppers-ghost]

Yes. It's not an uncommon view. Have you seen any of the leaks from the facebook group a bunch of those guys were on?

[anthony_d]

It’s the same people. There’s always been an element of luck.

I travel a lot and I’ve interacted with a lot of border agents. I’d say luck is important for a lot of countries. I’ve had great experiences flying in US, Egypt, UK and Turkey I’ve also had terrible experiences with US, and Iceland. Most other places have been somewhere in between.