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Subject: Re: Passport Requirements Posted on: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:16:59 PDT

In article ,
"George Leppla" writes:

..
>Don't hang by your thumbs waiting for an official explanation of anything
>from the government. ...

For Sure!

>FWIW... I am still advising all my customers and members of my groups to GET
>A PASSPORT. Customs offices in various ports operate differently... based
>on the whim of the person in charge of that office or even that day. There
>are no set standards, regulations are not enforced equally and the only
>thing you can do to make sure that your ID will be accepted is to HAVE A
>PASSPORT.

Without even considering "security", I agree completely.

The advantages to haveing a passport for ALL international travel
far outweigh the cost. I do not understand the aversion to getting
and using a passport.

--
Charlie Hammond -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- Ft Lauderdale FL USA
(hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com -- remove "@not" when replying)
All opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily my employer's.