US 'Vetting' Extends Patriot Act to Your Vacation Photos
The idea is to protect borders, but the fine print reveals the border patrol now extends to your internet history. The new rules allow agents to scrutinize social media for 'potential threats' even after entry. (Because clearly, no one has ever made an online joke that someone in power, or perhaps an AI with a faulty algorithm, would consider a felony.) This 'continuous vetting' is a slippery
slope paved with good intentions, but it's more likely to silence dissent. Remember when the Patriot Act was about catching terrorists, then it was about library records? Expect an increase in travelers being flagged not for actual threats, but for sharing 'Free Palestine' posts or criticizing U.S. support for Israeli actions. Orwell called; he wants his policy back, but the U.S. is too busy
scrolling.