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Originally Posted by PiKA2001
This type of comparison. All foreigners arrested in the U.S. are allowed access to consular services from their consulate. No one is accusing the U.S. of denying foreigners that right at the time of their arrest. This entire boondoggle only happened because this guy lied about his nationality to authorities at the time of his arrest, trial, conviction, etc. Knox and the hikers freely admitted their country of citizenship at the time of their arrest or detention, this guy didn't.
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However, despite that perfect logic, there remains a risk that countries would use incidences like this as an excuse to NOT permit consular access to US citizens. Though some countries would use any excuse to decry the US, it's not really necessary nor ideal to pitch softballs, we could at least put in the effort.