Pat downs or scanners?

[ecduzitgood]

I don't understand all the outrage. Do people forget that all of us have been seen and touched by doctors at all ages. I also understand the amount of radiation that a person is exposed to being scanned is comparable to sitting in the plane for 2 mins. because of all the electronics on board (was on the radio). Also when you consider what the images show I really don't consider it pornographic, I mean really a black and white image on a screen isn't going to excite many people. I personally am more concerned over who has invested in the companies that manufacture the scanners.

Political correctness is going to cause this great Country to collapse if we don't get it under control, profiling is IMO the best method for screening passengers.

[striperman36]

So the Israeli's and the Saudi's do this?

It's a joke. I have to take my shoes off because some idiot couldn't flick his bic, somebody couldn't mix 6 oz of explosives and spread my cheeks because some person couldn't blow up his underwear?

If you're at the airport the problem is already over.

Again, the USA is the laughing stock of the world.

[FishermanTim]

I would be interested in knowing EXACTLY how many "terrorist" have been caught with the current security checks?
I mean, surely they have to have had caught SOMEONE, ANYONE with these advanced screening?
I think that until they can prove their successfulness, all they have done is give us a security placebo. Make us feel safe about a system full of flaws. (Not all airports require or are capable of performing these types of security checks.)

The point about the luggage is the most sound comment made about plane safety. Maybe we should profile the passengers and MEGA-screen the luggage.

[HESH2]

everyday you read about some area closed police bomb squad checking package or box left somewhere.bomb squad comes and checks and is nothing.makes you wonder if terrorists are checking system to see what works.if your airport has scanners maybe they go to easier airport.if and 80 year old lady retired school teacher has to take off her shoes makes you think maybe they profile the passengers that fit terrorists profile,but that would'nt be politically correct(in'st that a joke).all the politicans and all the rich people are flying private lear jets.bottom line is if i'm going to fly i want to get from point a to point b safe so scan everyone if thats what it takes.

[striperman36]

It's still a joke and a huge crush on us. Homeland Security, except for the Coast Guard is all a big joke

[Raven]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

The point about the luggage is the most sound comment made about plane safety.
Maybe we should profile the passengers and MEGA-screen the luggage.

exactly!