• Taalnazi@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    They did that in 2016 already. It’s exactly as stupid as it sounds. No one that actually is, is going to answer it honestly, and everyone else is going to say no, so obviously it won’t work.

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      6 days ago

      When I visited the US in 2000 (yep, pre-9/11), everyone was handed a small paper form shortly before landing(!), in the plane, and I distinctly remember that checkbox asking me if I am planning any illegal or terrorist activity after entering the country.

      I still do not understand its purpose. I honestly don’t.

      • noodlejetski (he/him)@piefed.social
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        6 days ago

        I’ve heard it explained as a way to make your sentence harsher in case you are a terrorist and get caught. not only you were planning to do bad things, but also LIED about it to the GUBMENT. DOUBLE CRIME

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          Thanks, that sounds plausible enough for me. Has Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking vibes, bureaucracy would love this, so I shall accept this as fact henceforth, and indulge my confirmation bias!

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          Killing those 20 people was pretty bad, but this extra charge for lying is what really adds up to the sentence.