I most definately agree with SH and can sympathize with those who feel they are being targeted because of looks/origins. My case is that I am a born, though part-time raised, Canadian who speaks with an Irish/English/Australian accent and am fairly tanned all year round. I am ALWAYS checked by Security at the gate in the US. I do not kid you when I say this. I know it is because of how I look I am invited to open the contents of my briefcase, take off my shoes and show them my belt. It sucks being the chosen one, but then that is just another perk of travelling for a living right?