Some,such as a middle aged man who identifies himself only as Jose, have already navigated the route several times and are well aware of the trip that awaits them.
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Moreover, everyone is aware that America's involvement in Middle East diplomacy will inexorably wane as the presidential election draws nearer.
Ms Joshi says most offenders are members of the growing middle-class and affluent Indians - they are aware that the technology exists and have the means to pay to find out the sex of their baby and abort if they choose.
These youngsters are aware of the advantages of their better-off middle class counterparts, he suggests, but have diminishing expectations of gaining them for themselves.