Shining Example, apparently...
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I'll let the wider concerns go for now, as it's a helluva can of worms.
I was fingerprinted on Saturday (2 days before US-VISIT went live, maybe they were testing the system?). As Feather says, the fingerprinting and photos takes seconds; no trouble at all.
Certain sections of the European media are having a field day, implying delays of hours and full on pad-and-ink 'printing, and neglecting the bit about VWP exeption. IMHO, it's another excuse for US-bashing - and I'm a cynical Brit.
Final point: If the biometric rule goes ahead from Oct 2004, I'll be amazed. The US tried to ban VWP for non machine-readable passports from Oct 2003, then realised they'd be turning back millions of tourist dollars. Result: Deadline extended.