[Timgt5]

They are starting to install full body scanners at airports, which can see through clothes. The arguement is made that they will enhance security, but there are legitimate concerns about abuse and privacy rights

How do you guys feel about them?

[Shadowghost]

In my opinion, it's a good thing. I can understand people's concerns, but they need to be more concerned about whether or not these scanners will increase safety and reduce the likelihood of being blown to tiny bits in the name of Allah.

[Stark777]

Hey (that is your greeting I used you know?) Mine would be Hi or Hello -even that is just English. It certainly isn't Yo! or any other "americanisms".

In my actual area where I live at the moment they say 'Eyup me duck!' To a man OR a woman OR a child. And this is a friendly greeting that also warns you that they have some knowledge that you probably should respect. But if you reply in the right way (it's more the tone of voice, IMHO) they smile and keep going and it leaves me (personally) feeling a little less paranoid.

I know that was off topic a little but I really do hate this scanners idea - it is the thin end of the wedge IMHO - what's next??? They are already mapping the entire human genome - do you know these things here???

It may leave us wide open, to GOD knows what!!!

Stark777(7)

[Ygrec23]

Regarding the new body scanners. I personally have no problem with them. I could care less if law enforcement of the airport kind can see through my clothes. They're doing it to keep me and others safe. The technique is better than the old ways of doing it. It's just something that we have to put up with considering modern threats.

[Nsomthin]

the scanners makes me nervous because i often wonder whats next?

[lonegael]

It might bother me more if I didn't suspect it would bore the poor people in security to DEATH to see under my clothes. I would HATE to be accused of biological terrorism because they nod off while scanning me Some things really ARE better left concealed. HUGGS all!

[splitimage]

I find the body scanners less invasive than a full body pat down. But really I think American airlines / security should take a lesson from El Al, which has been screening for terrorist threats for years and look at behavioural profiling for screening - seems to work for them.

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[(JD)]

I feel the whole way our government has gone about this "security" issue is uneducated and ill-implemented.

I have only minimal training in security measures and yet I can find multiple ways to circumvent the systems in place in various venues. I know anyone will ill will towards others, organized and trained, can also circumvent them.

The security measures touted are strictly to MAKE the public feel more safe.
They are also given to see just how much the public will allow them to take control, which appears the public is becoming less and less resistant to government rules for the "safety" of others. It's a ploy well documented in manifestoes written by those wishing to take over regimes.

[Rhiannonsmoon]

When it comes down to it I guess the safety of passengers and buildings is most important; we can't have another attack like the last ones, so anything is worth preventing that

[pachyderm]

Originally Posted by Timgt5

They are starting to install full body scanners at airports, which can see through clothes. The arguement is made that they will enhance security, but there are legitimate concerns about abuse and privacy rights

How do you guys feel about them?

How do you feel about them?

Okay.....now their saving thousands of scans.....................

Scan me baby!.......uhoh..............

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[lorna]

I think the scanners give one more level of security...I feel it helps the overal chance of something bad happening. I do worry about that.

[lonegael]

JD, we went on a flighta about three-four years ago. My son had a backpack that he hadn't cleaned out after a camping trip and after the FIFTHT security check some one found the six inch long, ketchup coated kitchen knife the kid had forgotten in his pack Other than losing a few years from shock, I was really suprised that in spite of all the technological screens and searches missed a knife that size, that wasn't really even hidden.
Well, it did thoroughly amuse the other people in line, especially since my poor son was so obviously in a state of shock, white as a sheet, and nearly drooling with fear as the security guy held up the red and suspicious looking "weapon". Still, it just proves that it isn't so hard to outsmart those machines. It just takes a bit of boredom and inattention...

[Timgt5]

Originally Posted by pachyderm

How do you feel about them?

While I understand the nature of this tool, and that flying is a priviledge, we have to be very careful about over-relying on technology to catch potential threats. In the end human intelligence still matters as several others here have stated.

[lone_twin4]

Your son's knife was found eventually, though, lonegael! I think that is why they have some many checks and tests. I had a friend who had to remove a pencil sharpener from his luggage, although he is a bit anxious and kind of suspicious in those types of situations.

The scans make me feel more secure and I'm fairly confident no one will be ogling me throughout