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There's no point in explaining that. A lot of them have never been outside the country and maybe Canada. Even if they can afford to go somewhere they don't have
by kubb 2y ago
There's no point in explaining that. A lot of them have never been outside the country and maybe Canada. Even if they can afford to go somewhere they don't have the time. They can only imagine the world outside as a version of what they know. And everywhere they went hasn't been very different from what they have at home. They won't be able to imagine it.
- Aloisius 2y agoYou're assuming a lot given HN's American demographic isn't exactly reflective of the general population. Even among the American general populace, most have traveled to a country besides Canada.
- willhslade 2y agoDoubt. https://www.apolloacademy.com/48-of-americans-have-a-passport/ https://www.apolloacademy.com/48-of-americans-have-a-passpor...
- Aloisius 2y agoJust because only 48% of people have a current passport, doesn't mean only 48% have ever had a passport. A majority of Americans have traveled to two or more countries: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/08/12/most-americans-have-traveled-abroad-although-differences-among-demographic-groups-are-large/ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/08/12/most-amer...
- magicalhippo 2y agoInteresting. When I visited the US in 2003, I recall the news reporting on a study showing that more than half had never been to another country, and they stressed that that included Canada and Mexico. It became a bit of a discussion point during the ride with the those I visited.