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by immibis 269 days ago
That's the idea with a lot of immigration policy. Strange this one wasn't already reciprocal. Whoever originally designed it felt that Europe needed American visitors more than vice versa, but now, that's not the case.
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> Strange this one wasn't already reciprocal.

I don't think "back at ya" is the goal here. There are many practical and good reasons to have fingerprints of people entering/trying to enter your country. Most are the same reasons that you have to give fingerprints in domestic situations.

Or that Europe should treat foreigners nicely.
What is “not nice” about having to provide your fingerprints? Genuinely asking.
Privacy? Being treated like a criminal?