I mentioned in December the unpleasant experience that Dr. Peter Watts, a science fiction author and biologist, had when trying to leave the United States. Dr. Watts was harassed and beaten by the US Border Patrol, then charged with assault.
The case went to trial. The assault charges were dismissed, but Dr. Watts was still charged with a felony, “failure to comply.” You see, he made the mistake of asking what the officers were doing instead of immediately doing whatever they said. Remember, this is after being hit in the head and face a couple of times – I’d be confused too. Dr. Watts is taking it much more calmly than I would. (The whole story, in his words.) The story has been covered many places; I’d recommend this and this, and maybe this.
I’d also recommend staying away from the Port Huron media.
