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    Have you ever been told that "only 5% of Americans have passports"? This "fact" is usually trotted out by Europeans in order to dismiss all things American. I just heard it again recently and I thought:

    Really? Are you sure about that?

    So I put on my sleuthing cap. It turns out that over 70 million Americans own passports, or between 25-27%. This number is sure to rise after January 22nd, when Americans will have to hold passports to go to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, South and Central America, and the Caribbean, where they formerly did not.

    So if you ever hear this particular canard from some smug, self-satisfied individual, you can feel quite pleased with yourself when you let him know he is WRONG.

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    I knew that had to be in an incorrect number (5&#37...Mexican immigrants with legal status are paranoid about getting that Passport & avoiding hassles, which would account for MORE than 5% total of all US Passports...Contrary to popular belief, Border Patrol agents DO check papers & DO bust chops when people re-enter the US.

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    I've actually never heard 5%, but I have heard 20% typically.

    The spike in numbers won't really count in my mind since it seems about 80% of all those new passports will be for people venturing to Cancun.
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    Border Patrol agents DO check papers & DO bust chops when people re-enter the US.
    I think that some immigrants from Mexico found something more effective than a Passport to get past the Border Patrol --->

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    Thank you, Melonie, for taking this thread in the direction it needs to go: illegal Mexican immigration is a menace, and it has to be stopped. Immediately.

    In fact, I just came from a movie that illustrated this point so poetically that I was moved to tears. I strongly encourage any patriotic American worth his or her salt to go see Children of Men at the nearest theater right away. Thumbs up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinaDaisy View Post
    I've actually never heard 5%, but I have heard 20% typically.

    The spike in numbers won't really count in my mind since it seems about 80% of all those new passports will be for people venturing to Cancun.
    And 80% of Aussies and Germans are going to the Land of Smiles to get blown and smoke Thai sticks. Six of one, a half dozen of the other.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smartcookie View Post
    And 80% of Aussies and Germans are going to the Land of Smiles to get blown and smoke Thai sticks. Six of one, a half dozen of the other.
    Yes, but does the Land of Smiles have a Senor Frogs?
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    Dude, whatever. Senor Frogs rocks.

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    What is this cancun we speak of? Why is Mr. Frogs house important.

    *gets Wind in the Willows from the shelf*

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    Quote Originally Posted by madmaxine View Post
    Contrary to popular belief, Border Patrol agents DO check papers & DO bust chops when people re-enter the US.

    God that is the truth - I have always had to deal with more bullshit getting into the country than out of it.

    It's the first encounter with what has become a police state.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smartcookie View Post
    Thank you, Melonie, for taking this thread in the direction it needs to go: illegal Mexican immigration is a menace, and it has to be stopped. Immediately.
    That's a snarky remark for someone who on one thread goes on about un-cited sources and then proclaims in this one what to say without cited sources.

    In fact, I just came from a movie that illustrated this point so poetically that I was moved to tears. I strongly encourage any patriotic American worth his or her salt to go see Children of Men at the nearest theater right away. Thumbs up!

    Interesting take. I will post mine in a new thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smartcookie View Post
    Have you ever been told that "only 5% of Americans have passports"? This "fact" is usually trotted out by Europeans in order to dismiss all things American. I just heard it again recently and I thought:

    Really? Are you sure about that?

    So I put on my sleuthing cap. It turns out that over 70 million Americans own passports, or between 25-27%. This number is sure to rise after January 22nd, when Americans will have to hold passports to go to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, South and Central America, and the Caribbean, where they formerly did not.

    So if you ever hear this particular canard from some smug, self-satisfied individual, you can feel quite pleased with yourself when you let him know he is WRONG.
    Where did you get your numers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lunchbox View Post
    Where did you get your numers?

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    Remember Condi and Bush are liars. You cannot trust that shit man!

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