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Rated: 13+ · Other · Philosophy · #1642521
Well-thought and researched points regarding our most recent government interference.
After reading the information posted on TSA's website regarding their new imaging technology (which shows genitalia and other bodily features, basically a digital strip-search without due process), I have some questions that I'd like TSA to answer. All of my information used in this post was taken from TSA's own web page at:
http://www.tsa.gov/approach/tech/imaging_technology.shtm

"Officers evaluating images are not permitted to take cameras, cell phones or photo-enabled devices into the resolution room."

So do these officers have to go through a scan in  this very same device to make sure they aren't hiding cameras or cel phones in their pockets? If so, can they opt for a pat-down too? Do they get to choose whether someone feels their privates or just looks at them? Or do they simply say "No I don't have a camera" and their word is better than mine? If they are caught trying to sneak an item in, are they slapped on the wrist, fired immediately, or thrown in confinement without due process?

"This state-of-the-art technology cannot store, print, transmit or save the image. In fact, all machines are delivered to airports with these functions disabled."

So which is it? The machines cannot store, print, transmit, or save them? Or they can, but are delivered to airports with these functions disabled?

Also, there are two types of devices here. "Millimeter Wave" devices, which use radio frequency.. and "Backscatter devices", which, from TSA's own website: "Backscatter technology uses low level X-ray to create a two-sided image." From their website, it looks as though TSA is going to implement more Backscatter devices than Millimeter Wave devices........... So do I get a choice whether I want to be bombarded with radio rays or X-rays? Radio rays, x-rays, or a good old-fashioned genital groping pat-down? What will you choose?

Think I'll take a pat-down any day -- even though ALL of this is a violation of our Constitutional rights. But I won't even go there, since many will argue that throwing the Constitution out the window is better than being blown up. I'd rather be blown up. Where's the line-up for that? An airport with no scanners and relaxed security? If I am free, then why am I not able to make that choice and take my own risks? The only choice we're free to make is in deciding which way we'll be violated. Your flight is now boarding, expect some delays as we stop for a brief layover in Crazy Town.
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