[DustyMoment]

Two British tourists were barred from entering America after joking on Twitter that they were going to 'destroy America' and 'dig up Marilyn Monroe'. Leigh Van Bryan, 26, was handcuffed and kept under armed guard in a cell with Mexican drug dealers for 12 hours after landing in Los Angeles with pal Emily Bunting. The Department of Homeland Security flagged him as a potential threat when he posted an excited tweet to his pals about his forthcoming trip to Hollywood which read: 'Free this week, for quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America?'

Stupidity has consequences. We ALL have to be circumspect about the things we say or do, regardless. As the result of terrorism and 9/11, communications of all types are being monitored.

The Brits may have been "joking", but they were "joking" in VERY poor taste. What would happen if 2 Americans went to Britain and tweeted that they were going to "destroy Britain and dig up Churchill"? Does anyone think that Scotland Yard wouldn't be waiting to greet them at the arrival gate?

The two are idiots and were treated appropriately. This issue is the same as the "joke" of yelling "Hi, Jack!" in an airport. The TSA will be on you faster than a buzzard on a garbage wagon!!

[microgood]

The two are idiots and were treated appropriately.

You should apply for a job at TSA. You will ascend rapidly.

[WayneS]

This issue is the same as the "joke" of yelling "Hi, Jack!" in an airport.

No, it isn't.

[LibFreeUSA]

-"We ALL have to be circumspect about the things we say or do,"

-"The two are idiots and were treated appropriately.

The "idiots" are the ones who took them seriously for such a harmless tweet. Along with anyone else who thinks accordingly.

This is not the America that I want for my children. If you believe that this is justifiable behavior by our government, then you have just given up your right to the first Amendment for a very cheap price.

Any self-respecting investigator, and superior official, should have quickly realized that this was a harmless joke.

Anyone who dismisses this type of action by the highest officials in our government, is giving in to the enemies of this country who want to instil fear and division in our society.

[tumblindice]

I killed a 12-pack once—Red, White & Blue beer—just to watch it die.

[achilles2000]

Spoken like a good German.

[AnTiw1]

So, Sheriff, if a bunch of cowboys want to "paint the town red", you're going to arrest them for conspiracy to vandalize public property?

What nonsensical wusses we've become in this country.