Originally Posted by damorgan
Anyway, the point I was making is that (surely) Americans have a responsibility towards the safety and security of visitors to your country. That resposnibility is not directly connected to constitutional affairs.
We also have a responsibility to not treat our guests as if they were convicted felons. I would never want to be treated in another country as guests are treated in America.
It is completely possible and realistic to expect sane, non-harassing security measures when visiting the United States, or any country.