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[–] Gyroplast@pawb.social 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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@piefed.social 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

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

[–] Gyroplast@pawb.social 4 points 1 week ago

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!

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 week ago

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