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E-Passport In the Works
ExE122 writes "In an attempt to curb falsification of passports, the United States has placed an order for millions of embedded ID chips. 'The chips carry an encrypted digital photograph of the passport holder. The chip is designed to be read by a special device that will be used by U.S. government workers who check passports when travelers come through border crossings. The State Department began issuing what are being called e-passports to tourists last week and will gradually increase production. State Department spokeswoman Janelle Hironimus said existing passports will remain valid until they expire but, eventually, all U.S. passports — about 13 million will be issued in 2006 — will contain such chips.'"
What an absolute hypocrite. First you slur all Americans based on a stereotype, then you imply all Americans have a negative stereotypical view of Europeans.
By the way, this American just got back from a 3 week trip in Bulgaria. Have you been to Bulgaria by chance?
Although I have never met you it is highly probable that I have traveled more extensively across the world, not just Europe, than you have. I base this not just on my travel experience, but also on your apparent level of intellect.
Auron may be different, Cally, but on Earth it is considered ill-mannered to kill your friends while committing suicide.