i'm glad i'm not living in your country (i'm in Canada)
i would show them which of my fingers they could have a look at
the middle one in the upright position
pointed towards them.

with compassion and sadness

mia




--- "Jason L. Froebe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Thank you George W. Bush.
> 
> ------------
> Library card? Check. Fingerprint? Really?
> Citing security, Naperville libraries will make patrons prove their
> identities before using computers. Privacy advocates fear misuse of the
> data.
> 
> By James Kimberly
> Tribune staff reporter
> Published May 20, 2005
> 
> Before long, patrons wanting to use Naperville Public Library System
> computers without a hassle will have to prove their identity with a
> fingerprint.
> 
> The three-library system this week signed a $40,646 contract with a
> local company, U.S. Biometrics Corp., to install fingerprint scanners
> on 130 computers with Internet access or a time limit on usage.
> 
> The decision, according to the American Library Association, makes
> Naperville only the second library system in the country to install
> fingerprint scanners.
> 
> Library officials say the added security is necessary to ensure people
> who are using the computers are who they say they are.
> 
> more at ... 
> http://www.chicagotribune.com/technology/chi-0505200366may20,1,4613732.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
> 
> 



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