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The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has previously defended the scanners, saying the images produced were family friendly enough to, "make the cover of Reader's Digest." After seeing the images, however, we can safely say that the only way 'Reader's Digest' would ever publish images from the scan is if they were purchased by 'Hustler.' [From: Reuters]
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Subscribe to commentsTomDec 1st 2008 9:58PM
Why should we care if airport workers can see our "privatte parts?? It seems to be a silly issue. If you don't know what they look like, you should catch up on reading past issues of National Geographic. A lot of money could be saved by requiring all passengers to fly completely nude. (smirk)
MikeDec 2nd 2008 2:29AM
Safety should be our only concern ,Nudity is natural not dirty or
wrong . Everyone should watch the News footage of 911 again !
I like living , I believe we are on the right track. The Possible Future ,1. Enter the Airport Drop Off Your Suitcase To Be Searched,
Scanner And Sniffed . 2. Step Into the Man only or Woman only
Room ,Remove All Clothing While Being Supervied By Same Sex Security= Physicians Assistant or RN Place In Box With ID flight # By Security .
3.You Put On A Jumpsuit Or Coveralls Get Scanned By Metal Detector ,Board Plane No WORRIES ! Your Clothes Will Be On The Plane And Handed To You As You Walk Off The Plane .4. Carry On Only Allowed If Completely Hand Inspected And X- Rayed , Metal Detected and Sniffed By Your Friendly Bomb Dog .
IF THIS IS WHAT IT TAKES I AM WILLING!!
DONOT FORGET 911 GOD BLESS THIS GREAT NATION
kal326Dec 2nd 2008 11:42AM
I say leave it as it is, a system that automatically tries to blur out anything can't be good for security. Besides, I see it as a give and take. Not everybodies "naughty bits" or "naked bodies" for that matter are appealing to look at and there should be a little reward for all the less then appealing ones that come down the line.
LucasDec 2nd 2008 12:52PM
okay how about this then. a scanner that doesn't display an image. if the system picks up something that could be a weapon, you are pulled aside and a security officer reviews the image on a private monitor off to one side.
but then you don't have your goodies or your fat rolls revealed to the world. Just perhaps to one person. they could even tag team the officers so that only a woman looks at images from female passengers and a man for male ones.