…would a man bicycling around the world spreading a message of peace be detained as a criminal. He received warm welcomes, free food and medical care, even police escorts, in six continents and 54 countries, before experiencing US hospitality in the form of an INS detention facility. (Well, at least we’re giving him food and shelter).
Originally, he planned to end his trip in Canada, but while standing on the Champs-Élysées on Sept. 11, 2001, his mission became clear: ride to Ground Zero on the first anniversary of the attacks and present to the American people the good wishes that he had collected on his travels. … “I go Ground Zero…I have something for people. Love.”
Oh no you don’t, buddy. You ain’t gonna spread that kinda subversion in this here land of the free and home of the brave. For a more complete story, see the NY Times article.