Reply #23: The US does similar things too

[azurnoir]

but this is singling out a group, not the entire country. There is also the factor that Israel is a close ally, and even more offensive the US government is apparently fine with this and advises "contact the American consulate", an almost laughable piece of advise, as they are powerless to much except take names. It speaks droves as to our governments attitude about just who is really American. This seems to be the roll over of at least one recent case. Also Israel is not barring entry they are making it difficult to leave, which puts a different spin on this.

Note I would also be offended if an EU country was to put similar restrictions on any other American citizens because of their ethnic background.

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