Originally Posted by
TheLinguist
Why is it such a big deal to have finger prints taken? I am not sure why a collection of this data to enter a country is such a big deal. Could somebody fill me in on what the big issue is?
I would consider it to be an appropriate part of the hospitality if I was arrested and being checked in by the constabulary. As a guest in a foreign country, well, my hosts can go and get stuffed if that's how they want to treat me.