Spot on, I think about that every time I travel. Passports are an awful invention, and a constant reminder that we are anything but free. It just depends on where you were born whether your leash is a little bit longer...
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I recently had to do a 7 hour minibus run from Thailand to the Malaysian border, cross over and then come back in again just to be 'allowed' another 3 months in this Country. Its absolute insanity and people think its normal!
It's the same where I live (Panama). You have to cross to Costa Rica for 72 hours to come back again. It's total stupidity. And the questions at the border "why are you here"? "It's none of your fucking business" is what I want to say, but that will get you arrested (especially in the US).
I get so angry if I have any problems at borders because I know its such bs. Like you I really need to reign myself in otherwise you end up in more trouble so you end up conforming like the rest of them! Frustrating to say the least!
Most people are either no smart enough nor have the time to think about such things. Sad but true.
So well done on being part of the modern enlightenment.
Read #homodeus if you haven't already! Great book