On Mon, 5 Apr 2004 19:21:28 +1000, "A.Gent" wrote:


"john johnson" wrote in message
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"John" wrote in message
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"WASHINGTON -- In a surprise move, the United States
will begin fingerprinting and photographing millions
of visitors from allied European and Pacific nations
who now are exempt from such procedures, Homeland
Security Department officials said Friday........

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Hi,
I'm from Australia, been to the US once before and would not be put
off coming back because of this. I think it's a good thing.

regards,

John

Likewise. Who cares about fingerprints?
I'm much more intimidated by the culture of tipping in the USA.

Jeff (in Sydney)


If you think tipping sucks than do not go anywhere where baksheesh
is extorted.

--

Boris Mohar