What Do You Think About the Proposed Body Scan Machines?

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071011/ap_on_re_us/airport_body_scan

I haven't yet experienced one; though I did go through a 'Puff' machine in Miami in September.

Answer 1

That's a good one, Gladys. I am a knitter, so I really
watch the TSA's website. The day they stop
knitting needles from being carried on planes is the
day I stop flying. I think the body scan stuff is an
invasion of privacy, but better safe than sorry.
I also agree with Lilabner. Flying is getting to be a real
pain. Gets harder all the time.

Answer 2

Litabner & I agree in part.
I love to fly but I am more prone to see the country side now.
Stopping here & there, seeing great simple sights, & meeting wonderful people.
Being I have so much hardware in my spine, a scan takes forever. And besides; Don't need a stranger seeing how horrid I have treated my body over the years.
I understand the need, & why, for this type of security, but I'll pass & enjoy the ground for the rest of the time I am around.

Answer 3

I think it is a machine made by a company that people high up in the Bush administration own lots of stock in. Not only does it show you basically naked, it takes over a full minute to get scanned and for the image to show up? Do they realize how much more that would slow down the entire process? X-Rays and metal detectors are enough.

Answer 4

Body scans are the least of my worries with the Homeland Security ! The entire system leads to only a false sense of security, nothing real. I could go on and on about "security," but it is a waste of breath (and fingers). The FISA on the floor of the congress is the worst piece of legislation I have seen to date. I assume you all are keeping up with the daily goings on with the administration, Blackwater, other "private security" firms, etc. With private security firms, we are paying up to 9 times what we pay our own enlisted men to do the same thing...trust me, the draft will be back, it is necessary from just a monetary point. All those who support this nonsense going on in this administration: I hope you do not have grandchildren of draft age. Good luck and peace, Goldwing

Answer 5

I have decided my flying days are done, I have been thru my last lost luggage days, taking my shoes off, having my camera opened and film ruined, arriving on time to find the airline doesn't open for another hour, standing in a security line with a poor old person wearing cowboy boots that can't take them off. One son far away, he can fly to me. The classifications of tickets, 1st class, business class and scum of the earth class. Boarding mix ups, taxi arguments, delays, it was such fun while it lasted and now I have called a halt. Just my opinions on the mess, and no, on the scanner, that is for my chiropractor to use.

Answer 6

I'm afraid our days of "non-evasive" security are over. At first I thought it was excessive, but if it makes us safer as a nation, then I'm for it.

Now, for a little airport security chuckle . . .

Airline officials at O'Hare International Airport refused to let a 75 year old grandmother board her plane because she had in her possession two, six-inch knitting needles. Apparently authorities were worried that she may knit an Afghan!

Answer 7

ah, the old privacy-vs-security debate takes on a new wrinkle. For air transport, security does make sense - but yet cigarette lighters are still allowed and First Class still uses metal knives so it's rather rediculous.

Answer 8

It's a tradeoff of a little modesty and personal privacy rights for security. I agree with this particular method.

Answer 9

LilAbner: Where's the scum of
the earth class? That's where
I'd fit right in.
Oh, I also have a body scan
machine in my bedroom.
Who wants to try it?

Answer 10

Don't like the idea at all. I'll be accused of concealing a very big weapon below my waist every time.