So much noise over nothing. The European Commission has ruled that the immigration-control measures proposed in July by Italian Interior Minister Roberto Maroni comply with European law. Among other things, the minister in Berlusconi’s government proposed collecting biometric data from Roma living in Italy, including minors. The opposition accused Berlusconi’s cabinet of introducing discriminatory measures. However, European Commission experts found no grounds for considering the Italian minister’s initiative unlawful. *http://www.euronews.net/ru/article/04/09/2008/fingerprinting-italys-roma-wins-eu-approval/ Well, if enlightened Europe has approved it, then why shouldn’t we adopt this excellent practice too? It does not violate human rights, after all.