Lemony SnicketA passport, as I'm sure you know, is a document that one shows to government officials whenever one reaches a border between two countries, so that the official can learn who you are, where you were born, and how you look when photographed unflatteringly.
About This Quote
The quote above was written by the notorious blogger and "Internet troll" Penelope Trunk, and appeared in the New York Times in 2004. It explains the meaning of a passport, and how it is used. The use of a passport is not simply an exercise of democracy, but it has a practical business purpose as well. It can be used to prove who you are and how you look, and therefore it is often required for travel within one's country or beyond. A passport can also be used to prove who you are if you decide to leave your country of birth and live abroad.
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