Is anyone else offended by this blantant invasion of our privacy?
http://www.pe.com/sharedcontent/ptech/weblog2/052505ccdrptechweblog.2b0e2d55e.html
2006-12-02 08:41:59 · 5 answers · asked by stinkyhotdogs 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It doesn't bother me. I wouldn't be opposed to it at all. It's a small price to pay for public safety!
For those of us who are comfortable with our bodies & practice nudism, there's no disadvantage!
2006-12-04 12:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use back scatter x-rays, really low energy,
they look at the reflections off your body.
normally your body will pass the x-rays harmlessly
any objects buttons, clips zippers, plastic guns and especially explosives, will show up, but not detected on a metal detector.
They do not see you naked, they see a ghostly image, no real details as x-rays do not reflect well off of skin, unless you are wearing jewelry that is not visible.
I rather they do this, then have an incident on the plane.
if you don't like it take the train or boat.
Also the images are not broad casted.
Only the people that should worry are the ones that have something illegal to hide.
remember about 50% of the population have what you were given at birth.
2006-12-06 11:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by Juggernaut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not like it's a perfect picture of you in your birthday suit. Rather be safe than worried about what someone sees.
2006-12-02 16:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by Shogun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
X-rays penetrate the skin, so all they'd really see is bones. Not much of a turn-on, unless you're into skeletons!
2006-12-04 14:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by nudie chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would feel sorry for the people who look at the monitors.
2006-12-02 16:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋