Are you suggesting that citizens from a certain 1st world countries (which have never hatched terrorists
) should have unrestricted access to any other country?
Likewise, if taking advantage of a cheap fare, is it unreasonable to suggest that there should be some contribution to the local economy - even if its a coffee or hotel night?
I think the point was more to do with the in-person interview. The fee is reasonable, making it difficult is less so.