> I know that, even though I'm not sure I understand all the 
> details why this
> is such a problem in the USA (compared to other countries). 
> In fact I'm
> pretty sure I /don't/ understand the details... :)

Correct me if I am wrong: the USA (and Canada) have no central
registration of persons. So if someone decides to migrate from wets to
east he will register himself and hence create his new (localised)
identity. Identity in the USA is easily created.

In my country (and I think in most European countries) pereson
registration is at least somewhat centralised. You can not just appear
at a registration desk and say 'here I am, I exist'. A new Dutchman can
only be 'created' at the age of 0.

Wouter van Ooijen

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