I'm still waiting for my meatspace deathmatches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNuRQmvykwk

Although that seems like a good idea at first, if the treatment was powerful enough to remove his fingerprints, it could have caused some nerve damage as well, which could cause his diminished sensitivity. However, if he (and other such people) were to submit to tests and scans and general research, they would surely prove helpful in deciphering the mystery of the fingerprint.

" in the UK it's the yobs and hooligans who are to blame "

I agree, but in the UK everyone aged 13-25 is seen as a hooligan. I'm 14 and in Britain (and law abiding in case you were wondering) and many people about 40+yo will cross the road to avoid me, just in case I decide to pull a knife on them. I could see cameras like these telling me (and people like me) to clear off just for walking around and seeming menacing.

Also, to add to the growing list of stupid laws in Britan, in the town where I live you can be fined for caught with hood up in the high street. In all weathers.