Richard Riley wrote...

If I have to bring my passport to my BFR, fine. It's not a
significant burdeon.

You've sorta glossed over the huge burden it places
on flight instructors and flight schools, for what
amounts to little if any additional security.

But hey, it *looks* like someone is doing something.
And that's what's important in some circles.

Dave 'crush 'em with paperwork' Hyde