Please don't make this into a political thread, but I really need to rant about it.

While I was leaving Germany to England, the guy at the boarding pass check (a black guy the size of a wardrobe) gave me the special treatment: First he curtly told me to stand properly in front of him so he could see my face then he told me to take my hands off the counter, which I was leaning on. Then came the questions: Where are you from, where are you staying in the UK, why are you staying there, how long are you staying, how old are you, etc etc etc.. After he left me pass after an interrogation of 2 minutes, I looked back 5 seconds later and the next one (a blond German) had already passed.

Today at the airport after entering the departure lounge I had my passport controlled by a UK immigration officer. No big deal. A few metres away two men stopped me and asked me for my passport. I told them: "I just had it controlled by you colleague". One of them said: He's an immigration officer, we're from the police. Where are you from, where were you staying, why were you staying there, how long were you staying what's your profession, how old are you, what's your fathers profession, can I see your passport *minute long inspection*, etc etc etc.. After leaving me alone I looked back and many people passed without being even stopped.

So it's my arab appearance that's getting me the special treatment. I know that after the London bombings they have a right to be sceptical, but do they REALLY have to leave everyone in peace but give those with black hair and light brown skin a hard time?

It's not right. And I think you all agree with me. Ramble's over