Based on personal experience at LAX where I was detained several times for one or two days (a passport of mine was stolen nearly 23 years ago - and is still listed as connected to crimes) I can confirm most of what is written; in particular the part about discrimiation, asian kicking, the swearing and the lack of access to the ambassy and or ourside help. Though I carry a letter from the German governement explaining that I am the real Peter - they generally refuse to verify this; despite the fact that the US ambacssy has been informed, they have informed the INS, and it can take up to 48 for them to even bother to read the memo they received days before arrival. It is quite revolting. But all quite legal - you are not in the US.