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MineralMan

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8. Yes! That is terrible. However, given the situation, they have wisely

Reply to tblue37 (Reply #7)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 02:11 PM

Dec 17

decided to carry those passports so they don't get dragged off and detained. Practical. Not everyone is prepared to stand firm against authority all the time.

I'd have my passport with me, too.

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So probable cause is now just...going to an East African restaurant [View all] tblue37 Dec 17 OP

The chaos and the fear is the point with these jackbooted thugs. llmart Dec 17 #1

ICEES Jilly_in_VA Dec 17 #2

ICEholes. tblue37 Dec 17 #4

Johnny Dangerously (1984) Wednesdays Dec 17 #9

"I just don't know what they accomplished today other than the chaos," drmeow Dec 17 #3

Christmas Traildogbob Dec 17 #5

There is a sweet irony here, though. MineralMan Dec 17 #6

They are force to carry their passports to protect themselves from the "papers please" Gestapo. tblue37 Dec 17 #7

Yes! That is terrible. However, given the situation, they have wisely MineralMan Dec 17 #8