TruemorsThis biometric device photographs you and then records your fingerprints for Homeland Security purposes. All visiting foreigners coming into the USA are required to be recorded. This image was taken at Terminal E, Logan International Aiport, Boston, MA, USA.
Biometric Fingerprinting Device
by carltonsoohoo | February 6, 2008 at 09:47 am | 192 views | 1 comment | 0 recommendations
Uploaded by carltonsoohoo | February 6, 2008 at 09:47 am | 192 views | 1 comment
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Title: Biometric Fingerprinting Device
Created: Wed, 02/06/2008 - 9:47am
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carltonsoohooat 09:56 on February 6th, 2008
I was on assignment to photograph the press conference of the unveiling of this biometric device in Boston. Officials from Homeland Defense were on hand to speak and answer questions. Several arriving flights came through and foreign visiting passengers were all recorded using these devices.
The whole scenario reminded me of Benjamin Franklin's quote, "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security". It's just an observation. I haven't yet formulated my own solid opinion of this new procedure.