Border Crossing Question

[someone]

So you’re saying that you believe the average person is more likely to have a passports than their leaders? Well, then why don’t you provide some statistics to back this up?

Papa, I actually did the work for you. In 2004 the number of U.S. passport holders was at a record high of 8.8 million (first time it has been over 8 million, never mind over 8 million). See http://travel.state.gov/passport/services/stats/stats_890.html

According the CIA (which I admit is imperfect when it comes to collecting data) the population of the U.S. is 295.7 million (see http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html ). That works out to 2.98% which is less than 33% (I hope you believe me that 3 is less than 33). Thus my dumb post is supported by facts and your position is not.

 

[papasmerf]

Papa, I actually did the work for you. In 2004 the number of U.S. passport holders was at a record high of 8.8 million (first time it has been over 8 million, never mind over 8 million). See http://travel.state.gov/passport/services/stats/stats_890.html

According the CIA (which I admit is imperfect when it comes to collecting data) the population of the U.S. is 295.7 million (see http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html ). That works out to 2.98% which is less than 33% (I hope you believe me that 3 is less than 33). Thus my dumb post is supported by facts and your position is not.

Could be the fact is that most Americans choose to stay States Side, rather then travel. Such is life. This seems to be supported by the numbers you give.

 

[goodtime]

...According the CIA (which I admit is imperfect when it comes to collecting data) the population of the U.S. is 295.7 million (see http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html ).

Underestimated as there are so many illegals in NY, CA, TX, NM, AZ, FL.