Just back from vacation with my bride, and have to comment on the ease with which we were ushered thru U.S. Customs in Tampa.  Instead of the never-ending lines, concluding with the ever-present stupid re-entry questions (how long were you gone, what was the purpose of your trip, how many automatic weapons are you bringing back as souveneirs), we were met by plentiful automated machines that asked the normal questions, then a very brief encounter with a friendly customs agent who provided us with the day’s football scores.  All in all, about a 5-7 minute duration from start to finish of the process.  Someone at Customs got it right, providing the U.S. public with a bit of unique government efficiency.

The cynic could question whether the newly returned U.S. citizen – turned ISIS fighter will find it easier to return to the States, but that’s a discussion for another day.  For today, kudos to the government.        WHAT THE HECK !