It's got rag all to do with nationality - ignorance transcends borders. Some of the people I admire and respect most are my US friends, whom I hope to see soon.

However, given that opinions such as Don's do exist and people genuinely see the world as distorted and simplistic as that it's no surprise if you're unlucky enough to bump into one at immigration they act the way they do.

The coppers I met in NYC were more reserved than many people we met there, but still very pleasant and polite. They even agreed to let me have my picture taken with them - ace!