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If this was the 70's or 80's and we were in the middle of a spate of hijackings, then yes, I would consent to the scanners and patdowns. But we aren't. There was the shoe guy who was unsuccessful, the printer guys, which was caught by a regular scanner, and... what else? 9/11 doesn't count because that was pretty much ten years ago. Not only that, but They (whoever They are) proved their point with it. There are no more Trade Towers to take down and you certainly won't be able to get that close to the Pentagon again. So what are the scanners for exactly?
I would even say the scanners are a form of racial profiling, since Muslims and some other religions are so sticky about not allowing women to be seen undressed by ANY men other than relatives or husbands. Obviously people with that value set would have to opt for the pat-down by a same-sex agent, which could lead to more questions and a more 'hands on' treatment.
Just a thought.
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