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Old 06-18-2014, 09:28 AM   #8
Spexxvet
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Originally Posted by glatt View Post
I agree 100%.

When you go to the website that discusses the fees, and read between the lines, they admit that the fees are outrageous, but they explain that the high fees cover not only the passport but also the emergency services a tiny minority of US travelers need when traveling abroad. Seems like those services provided by US embassies should be part of the State Department's budget.
Our overlords don't want the poor people getting out of the country. Their money needs to be spent in-house, so it will trickle up.
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