Monday, January 4, 2010

Is Airport Security Being Sacrificed For Political Correctness?



Better Airport Scanners Delayed By Privacy Fears -- The Globe And Mail

High-tech security scanners that might have prevented the Christmas Day attempt to blow up a jetliner have been installed in only a small number of airports around the world, in large part because of privacy concerns over the way the machines see through clothing.

The body-scanning technology is in at least 19 U.S. airports, while European officials have generally limited it to test runs.

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My Comment: From my own point of view .... if this works and it is accurate in assessing threats .... I will have no problem in going through such a scanner. But unfortunately this may not be the issue .... some are now saying that these scanners do not work.

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