Subj : Re: Crossings vs. encount
To   : JEFF THIELE
From : Mike Powell
Date : Thu Oct 13 2022 16:41:00

>  MP> If the same migrant enters more than once, I am not sure the distinction
>  MP> should matter that much.  Either way, it is multiple encounters with a
>  MP> person, and each encounter costs something.

> It matters because if the encounter the same person 365 times a year, that's
> not 365 different people trying to enter the country.

It is 365 entries, which means something is wrong.  Only counting people
once who enter multiple times is a way to make the problem sound like it is
not as bad as it really is.


 * SLMR 2.1a * SysOp: Gofer in charge of bolts, wires & electricity
--- SBBSecho 3.14-Linux
 * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105)

.