Skyrad 0 #51 December 18, 2006 Then I guess its a matter of cultral norms being different.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #52 December 18, 2006 Quote I was fingerprinted when I accepted a job working for the government at the post office. children are fingerprinted at schools as a way to help identify them if they get kidnapped.... (I think the immigration fingerprinting is a waste of US tax money to make some segment 'feel good' though) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfloyd 0 #53 December 18, 2006 I think its fine! Other countries should follow suit. It might make people think twice about committing a crime. It could also help find someone should you get lost or something worse happens. Of course hackers will hack into the database and use said fingerprints and pictures to plot very nefarious acts and incriminate you poor unfortunate bastards. Just kidding - that was the Dale Gribble in me! My drinking team has a skydiving problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #54 December 18, 2006 QuoteI think the immigration fingerprinting is a waste of US tax money to make some segment 'feel good' though Sort of like the threat level, I think yesterday was "pink", or was that "violet", I don't remember anymore."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #55 December 18, 2006 You've got to try to keep up. today is Cerise - Jezze it's for your safety, (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #56 December 18, 2006 QuoteI'm sure their aides would have no problem passing that particular quiz! Aides would not be taking the quizzes. But that does raise a point: cheating. Anyone caught cheating has to drive a fuel truck at the head of a convoy in Iraq. FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #57 December 18, 2006 >(I think the immigration fingerprinting is a waste of US tax money to >make some segment 'feel good' though) I would have said that 10 years ago, but today it might just work. Having a searchable, matchable database of people who have entered the US is not a bad thing. Imagine a thumb swipe that would instantly call up all the history on that person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orribolollie 0 #58 December 19, 2006 So was the shoe bomber, Mr. Reid. Quote X rays and baggage staff stopped him, not identity. Next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #59 December 19, 2006 Quote>(I think the immigration fingerprinting is a waste of US tax money to >make some segment 'feel good' though) I would have said that 10 years ago, but today it might just work. Having a searchable, matchable database of people who have entered the US is not a bad thing. Imagine a thumb swipe that would instantly call up all the history on that person. I'd agree, yet I don't think the database will be used in an efficient manner (since the same people are processed multiple times instead of allowing a traveler to just 'scan' the fingerprint and use the data already on file.....) I also think the development of such a useful database would be blocked at every turn by privacy advocates. Maybe rightly so. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #60 December 19, 2006 Surely all the information it would hold would be their identity and where and when they previouslly entered the country. Seems pointless to me, it couldnt hold much relevant information (correct me if I am wrong) as most countries dont have a live fingerprint database that could be integrated into the US network in the first place. Might as well ask them to do fingerpaintings and pin them on the wall somewhere. I only see it being any good if someone has already been convicted of terrorism offences in the US and they return to the country. Then you know you got a wrong 'un on your patch and to keep an eye on him or refuse entry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,991 #61 December 19, 2006 >Seems pointless to me, it couldnt hold much relevant information . . . Why not? You get arrested, the cops fingerprint you again (they already do) and see if you came in recently. If you did, then that arrest is associated with that fingerprint (even if you lie about your name) and you can't get back in without being arrested. If you want, go to court and clear your name; then you can get back in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
rehmwa 2 #59 December 19, 2006 Quote>(I think the immigration fingerprinting is a waste of US tax money to >make some segment 'feel good' though) I would have said that 10 years ago, but today it might just work. Having a searchable, matchable database of people who have entered the US is not a bad thing. Imagine a thumb swipe that would instantly call up all the history on that person. I'd agree, yet I don't think the database will be used in an efficient manner (since the same people are processed multiple times instead of allowing a traveler to just 'scan' the fingerprint and use the data already on file.....) I also think the development of such a useful database would be blocked at every turn by privacy advocates. Maybe rightly so. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #60 December 19, 2006 Surely all the information it would hold would be their identity and where and when they previouslly entered the country. Seems pointless to me, it couldnt hold much relevant information (correct me if I am wrong) as most countries dont have a live fingerprint database that could be integrated into the US network in the first place. Might as well ask them to do fingerpaintings and pin them on the wall somewhere. I only see it being any good if someone has already been convicted of terrorism offences in the US and they return to the country. Then you know you got a wrong 'un on your patch and to keep an eye on him or refuse entry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #61 December 19, 2006 >Seems pointless to me, it couldnt hold much relevant information . . . Why not? You get arrested, the cops fingerprint you again (they already do) and see if you came in recently. If you did, then that arrest is associated with that fingerprint (even if you lie about your name) and you can't get back in without being arrested. If you want, go to court and clear your name; then you can get back in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
