[ExI] why do we need them?

[TwentFirstCentury Matters]

"OK then, so the obvious question that occurs to me is: given modern
communications infrastructure, why do we need embassies and consulates?"
 
Not needed, but in addition to what Aleksei wrote, embassies and consulates
are wanted for espionage. One assumes one's room is being bugged when staying 
at an embassy or consulate.
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