[traditionalist]

the notion of requiring passports for everyone is too close to the type of things that the former residents of #2 Dzherzhinsky Square would do, and I do not wish for the United States of America to become a nation which uses such methods.

The UK does it, as does most of Western Europe. I believe Austrialia and New Zeland do it. Most of the free world does it. Your objections are based on pure emotion and are totally irrational.

[Poohbah]

The UK does it...I believe Austrialia and New Zeland do it.

OK, so you want us to ape, among other nations, the British Empire.

Are you arguing that the American Revolution was a mistake, and that we should rescind the Declaration of Independence?

[smpc]

The UK does it, as does most of Western Europe. I believe Austrialia and New Zeland do it. Most of the free world does it.

Dont know about the other countries you mentioned,but there is no compulsory passport law in Australia.