Being screened/profiled for being Somali [and Muslim]

[Murax]

Really though When You think about it the Government Has every right to target Somalis. 18 skinnies from one State left to blow themselves up in another Country, are they supposed to just be let back in like its nothing? The only messed up thing is its affecting many masaakin folks.

[Serena]

Actually, they've been targeting Somalis way before those kids disappeared. My dad was held at the border for a couple of hours a couple of years ago because his name supposedly matched that of someone on some list (which turned out to be bull)..but then again, my dad fit ''a description'' ( he has a big beard and was carrying the quran). On the other hand, many of my other male relatives who look "moderate" have never been stopped, so I think it has a lot to do with appearance too.

[Murax]

Actually, they've been targeting Somalis way before those kids disappeared. My dad was held at the border for a couple of hours a couple of years ago because his name supposedly matched that of someone on some list (which turned out to be bull)..but then again, my dad fit ''a description'' ( he has a big beard and was carrying the quran). On the other hand, many of my other male relatives who look "moderate" have never been stopped, so I think it has a lot to do with appearance too.

The American/Canadian border Has been tough since 9-11 since one of the bombers I think used it. Also there is a big 'terror cell' in Buffalo which is very close to Toronto. As far as Airport customs, Yea if there is a name match then You're automatically put on a travel ban/restriction. Ofcourse appearance does count for something to.

[Somaliweyn]

Warsame, my condolence sxb.

It has everything to do with these Alshabaab stupid fukers, thanks to them, we will be highly profiled for sometime to come, The feds have focused their lenses on us and opened the biggest investigation case since 9/11, not to mention the somali terrorist that were caught in down under yesterday which will add more fuel to the existing fire. Times are certainly not good for us. My cousin experienced the same thing you have, except he got turned back in london, not once but twice, so now he just gave up.

This will be nothing compared to when the extremists have their way in Somalia. The world powers are merciless and will do anything to safeguard themselves, how ridiculous it may sound (Warsame's denial to the US).

[SummerRain]

Actually, they've been targeting Somalis way before those kids disappeared. My dad was held at the border for a couple of hours a couple of years ago because his name supposedly matched that of someone on some list (which turned out to be bull)..but then again, my dad fit ''a description'' ( he has a big beard and was carrying the quran). On the other hand, many of my other male relatives who look "moderate" have never been stopped, so I think it has a lot to do with appearance too.

The American/Canadian border Has been tough since 9-11 since one of the bombers I think used it. Also there is a big 'terror cell' in Buffalo which is very close to Toronto. As far as Airport customs, Yea if there is a name match then You're automatically put on a travel ban/restriction. Ofcourse appearance does count for something to.

Ironically, crossing both way, they have never check for my IDs or that of my family. However, our xalwo iyo buuskut is always held back and dumped into the trash. I dont want ethinic foods to cross.

[Mizzy_Flame]

they held my mom back at the airport and made sure she was thoroughly searched before she got on the plane

[CoolPoisons]

does this mean i will be denied if i go to Ingiriiska?

[AbdiWahab252]

Actually, they've been targeting Somalis way before those kids disappeared. My dad was held at the border for a couple of hours a couple of years ago because his name supposedly matched that of someone on some list (which turned out to be bull)..but then again, my dad fit ''a description'' ( he has a big beard and was carrying the quran). On the other hand, many of my other male relatives who look "moderate" have never been stopped, so I think it has a lot to do with appearance too.

The American/Canadian border Has been tough since 9-11 since one of the bombers I think used it. Also there is a big 'terror cell' in Buffalo which is very close to Toronto. As far as Airport customs, Yea if there is a name match then You're automatically put on a travel ban/restriction. Ofcourse appearance does count for something to.

Ironically, crossing both way, they have never check for my IDs or that of my family. However, our xalwo iyo buuskut is always held back and dumped into the trash. I dont want ethinic foods to cross.

Ismahan,

It always helps to have pure Hawiye names. Let them try to figure Jiifow Dhaqare's identity.

[SummerRain]

Ismahan,

It always helps to have pure Hawiye names. Let them try to figure Jiifow Dhaqare's identity.

Yh, being named Dhuuxo Jalafoow really helps.

[Twisted_Logic]

Actually, they've been targeting Somalis way before those kids disappeared. My dad was held at the border for a couple of hours a couple of years ago because his name supposedly matched that of someone on some list (which turned out to be bull)..but then again, my dad fit ''a description'' ( he has a big beard and was carrying the quran). On the other hand, many of my other male relatives who look "moderate" have never been stopped, so I think it has a lot to do with appearance too.

Funny you mention this. True story. A friend of mine told me that , very religious guy, was traveling from Minnesota to London wearing a trimmed down pants, a huge (extra huge) beard and a T-shirt that read " the hereafter is any minute." He got suspended at the airport and got shipped back.

These sorts of non-sense shouldn't be tolerated. If I was in the plane, I would have alerted the authorities myself.

[Voltage]

He would ask me five questions at a time. He would say, "Hmm," look at the computer and repeat those questions. He thought he was (outsmarting) me, but he was just rephrasing the questions," she said.

That is what that Brit tried to do to me. He was firebombing me with questions and it took me a while to notice he was rephrasing his questions which should have the same answers, basically trying to make me trip myself. That was some skll though and I later realized even where I was looking was somehow manipulated by him. Like I would subconsciously turn somewhere but it was his hands that purposely led me there. These guys get massive training and if you really have something to hide, more then likely you will bust yourself.

[American-Suufi]

Actually, they've been targeting Somalis way before those kids disappeared. My dad was held at the border for a couple of hours a couple of years ago because his name supposedly matched that of someone on some list (which turned out to be bull)..but then again, my dad fit ''a description'' ( he has a big beard and was carrying the quran). On the other hand, many of my other male relatives who look "moderate" have never been stopped, so I think it has a lot to do with appearance too.

somalis are targetted because they send 2 each other passports and fake documents so their relatives can travel illegally in and out of the west. this happens often. they r protecting themselves as their law demands and checking if the person carrying the passport is genuine. also somali families sent and smuggle their relatives who r criminals hurriedly out of the country, so they check their identity. dont blame them.

[Twisted_Logic]

Actually, they've been targeting Somalis way before those kids disappeared. My dad was held at the border for a couple of hours a couple of years ago because his name supposedly matched that of someone on some list (which turned out to be bull)..but then again, my dad fit ''a description'' ( he has a big beard and was carrying the quran). On the other hand, many of my other male relatives who look "moderate" have never been stopped, so I think it has a lot to do with appearance too.

somalis are targetted because they send 2 each other passports and fake documents so their relatives can travel illegally in and out of the west. this happens often. they r protecting themselves as their law demands and checking if the person carrying the passport is genuine. also somali families sent and smuggle their relatives who r criminals hurriedly out of the country, so they check their identity. dont blame them.

As Cawar once said: HAND ME THOSE SHUSHUMO!

[Voltage]

somalis are targetted because they send 2 each other passports and fake documents so their relatives can travel illegally in and out of the west. this happens often. they r protecting themselves as their law demands and checking if the person carrying the passport is genuine. also somali families sent and smuggle their relatives who r criminals hurriedly out of the country, so they check their identity. dont blame them.

Are you talking about your own family?

[American-Suufi]

somalis are targetted because they send 2 each other passports and fake documents so their relatives can travel illegally in and out of the west. this happens often. they r protecting themselves as their law demands and checking if the person carrying the passport is genuine. also somali families sent and smuggle their relatives who r criminals hurriedly out of the country, so they check their identity. dont blame them.

Are you talking about your own family?

there r 1127 legit marehans in ohio and there r 2297 marehans living in ohio.
^^^^
go figure out.

how did sangub the rapist and other criminals escape?