France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched

France’s research minister said a French scientist was denied entry to the US this month after immigration officers at an airport searched his phone and found messages in which he had expressed criticism of the Trump administration.

    • @deadbeef79000@lemmy.nzEnglish
      29•2 days ago

      Usually I respect the honesty more than the subterfuge.

      But when it’s Nazi’s. Nope. Wouldn’t piss on them if they were on fire.

      • @sensiblepuffin@lemmy.funami.techEnglish
        11•1 day ago

        You respect the honesty because it reveals people’s character. And if a person thinks that Taylor Swift is an awful singer, then cool, you can agree or disagree.

        But when it’s honesty about contempt for your fellow man? A punch in the face is the only thing that works.

      • B-TR3EEnglish
        3•1 day ago

        One thing authoritarian systems have in common is a permanent atmosphere of fear. Honesty is highly unwanted there, integrity will get you straight into trouble. Fascist systems are built on hypocrisy and fear.