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Originally Posted by Nat
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I have worked in the field of radiation, law and public health most of my adult life. Hold two Master degree's and, am so painfully aware of the physical, psychological and medical needs of the general public and this issue. It , is a state of the planet it seems, and the technology of the time.
I understand there are painful experiences going on and humiliation for some of the traveling public. But when millions of people need to be looked at the scanner is fast, and friendly.
Nice article. As a Frequent Flyer, and as the article says. "Use Common Sense " I flew to Diva's and the only problem I had was a huge delay with people in fear of the scanner, TSA explaining the public does not get to see your image, just a private screen room, and then you may be pulled out, very few pat downs, and the delays it caused.
Article reads in part:
"Foreign objects under clothing such as binding, packing or prosthetic devices may show up as unknown or unusual images on a body scan or patdown, which may lead TSA personnel to do additional screening. This does not mean that you cannot fly with these items, only they may lead to further screening. Be prepared to give a brief description of what they are or check them in your luggage so that you can minimize scrutiny and delays"
I travel alot, and pack 24/7 * except when going through the scanners. I am constantly light frisked, and am ready and aware of this, but I think it is due to the spiked motorcycle boots , and leathers
Since the advent of the new body scanner, and the undressed view they have access to in a private room, not viewed by anyone in line, I "pack" a bit different. I just asssume the pat down if packing will cause me an extra delay, I just "dress further" in the rest room AFTER I am scanned. Just place everything in the carryon, and go right on through, no pat down, and head to the first washroom to washup, and finish what I need to.
LeftWriteFemme is always subjected to a body and baggage check, as she always wears skirts or dresses, and is Lebanese. She just prepares for it, and is patient, and ligth frisked every time, and smiles.
Another article to look at:
Body Scanners Provoke Irrational Fear Of Over-Radiation At The Airport
Consider that when your plane soars up to 30,000 feet and brings you from New York to Los Angeles, you are exposed to 3 mrem of radiation, an amount that is 150 times greater than the scanner gives you before you board the same flight. Consider that the amount of radiation that you get from a scan (called backscatter because it reflects back rather than penetrates the skin) is so low that it is less than 2% of the amount of radiation you are exposed to in one day of simply walking around.
Full article is excellent * See*
http://www.forbes.com/2010/11/23/tsa...rc-siegel.html