New fingerprint scans expand to (U.S.) borders

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NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — Foreigners entering the United States zipped through the lines at the main port here and several other locations in Arizona and California as a new digital screening program went into effect.

In fact, the first few people processed as they crossed the border in Nogales on Monday seemed pleased with the new system implemented by the Department of Homeland Security.

"It's much faster this way," said Adolfo Moroyoqui Felix, who was traveling between Mexico and Phoenix. "They had to fill out paperwork before. It's more effective this way."

Within minutes, photos of Moroyoqui's face and index fingers were digitally scanned into a computer. After his data was matched with federal agencies' criminal databases and everything was cleared, he paid a $6 processing fee and was on his way.
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[lutefisk]

1. If only the German government had had this in the 30s.

They wouldn't have had to waste all that time with tattoos and triangles and stars...

[el_gato]

2. every story I see about this type of stuff always uses the same formula

they describe the orwellian technology and immediately follow it with a quote from someone saying how great it is. I have seen this formula followed so many times I can't keep count anymore.

[canadianbeaver]

3. You speak the truth.....wish others could see.....n/t

[mrstick]

4. so lets make it clear

if you wish to return to your home in a war zone in iraq and shift through the rubble of our leveled house, you get screened....

if you want to come to america for a better life and to help the american economy you get screened......

[area51]

5. Welcome.

Welcome to DU, mrstick.