LAND OF THE FREE….Juan Gómez, American citizen, would like to be able to return to his country after an overseas trip the same way every other American citizen does: by showing his passport and walking in. Unfortunately, Juan Gómez is in TSA hell:
Time and time again, I’ve been cleared for entry into the United States. So why does my name remain on the list? Will I have to go through this for the rest of my life? In desperation, I always ask airport-security officers how my name can be removed. I’ve heard it all, from writing to my congressman (as if that would do any good) to filling out a form (never mind that no one has been able to produce the document or tell me where I can find it). The most honest answer came from a young, Afghan American officer at Dulles a couple of weeks ago: “There’s absolutely nothing you can do.”
Welcome to America, Juan.
