alt Hacker News> We don't need to submit a history of our social media accounts before crossing a border
Americans don't have to do that when crossing between states either. Are you saying that Americans' social media histories aren't considered when they wish to travel to Europe?
> And regarding free press - https://www.wfae.org/2026-01-20/stars-and-stripes-top-editor...
Weird example. Stars and Stripes is a government-created periodical that covers the military.
> Americans don't have to do that when crossing between states either.
That's a bit of an apples to oranges comparison.
> Are you saying that Americans' social media histories aren't considered when they wish to travel to Europe?
Yes.
> Weird example. Stars and Stripes is a government-created periodical that covers the military.
Which typically had editorial independence - exactly the kind of free speech Americans used to be proud of.