I'd rather they let me bring my water bottle on the plane and keep my shoes on during the scan. That wasn't one of the choices, though, was it?

damnit Jay, I was just about settled in and comfy for the day ahead and then I read this headline. you definitely blew that plan up. ass

=)

I take some solace in the fact that my naked body will horrify the TSA.

Can't I have both?

---The Exhibitionist

How long do you think it will take before those image compilations start showing up on YouTube (with appropriate music, of course)?

If I write "Fuck You, TSA Asshat" on my chest in sharpie, will they see that on the scanner?

Currently TSA staff can't seem to consistently agree on what is and isn't allowed in carry-on luggage. I do not doubt there will be similar confusion about passengers' "choice" of a pat-down or the scan.

"So which would you prefer, being groped by the TSA or letting them take your naked picture?"

Neither. I prefer to not fly. period.

They did some quick polling on the issue, and I can't believe this, but most people said it wasn't a big deal. Excuse me? It's definitely a big deal. The excuse that the TSA can't save the image, or that you'll never see them again, is a shoddy one.

If we can get hot women and guys doing the patdowns, I will call it even stevens. (Only if the appropriate opposite sex does the pat-down).

Weasel words? When you're hiding the truth, you love to use them. Did you catch the weasel words in these quotes?

"the image is erased from the screen permanently."

The image is erased permanently... FROM THE SCREEN. Not from the hard drive. There is a very clear distinction there, and they're making it.

The officer is unable to print, export, store or transmit the image."

The OFFICER who is operating the device is unable to do those things. But that does not mean that the software itself isn't designed to do one or any number of those things. They didn't deny that the technology is capable of doing those things. Rather, they deny that those features are under direct control of the officer.

Further, if the NSA or FBI or some other agency (outside of the TSA) wanted to collect these records in the name of some terrorism operation, there would be little if nothing to stop them.

Onoez, they'll see my Prince Albert!

BFD, I don't think anyone wants to see most airline travelers naked.

Anyone else now unable to get the Electric Six song, 'Naked Pictures of your Mother, out of their head?

Will not anyone think of the children?

Seriously, what option do they have? Somehow neither of these seems appropriate, at least not for anyone outside of NAMBLA.

@mantari: Exactly. Lets say you take a gun, or a knife in with you. The TSA sees it. How are they going to prosecute you? They need the stored images.

After you've seen so many grandma boobies, they just become boring.

This is a perfect example of how every day there is a new reason to not fly.

I was reading the comments on Fark.com about this article, and here is my favorite comment:

bahknee: PS - The terrorists have won. Not only are we terrified, we are completely stripping OURSELVES of any and all privacy.

/I'd move, but the husband says no.
//btw, how long has our "threat level" been orange?

QFT

Nothing says sexy like a pregnant chick with a glass of wine and a smoke.

Frankly, I don't care. If they can do this instead of taking me take everything out of my pockets, take off my shoes and belt, and yell at me like I'm as dumb as they are, I'm all for it.

For every security people so desperately ask for, you give up freedom and to reply to about 3 or 4 people, yes the terrorists have won (agreeing with heavylee-again).

@heavylee-again: Yea, to be honest in or within 10 years I'll most likely be moving to another country, i'm not sure, I love America a lot but its becoming disturbing. Ever read 1984? thats America within the next 100 years. European countries are already heading that way a little more than us.

@Jones91: Where would you move? Most other 1st world countries are upping security. They might not be to this point yet, but they will be.

Yeah...this will never, of course, be abused by bored moonlighting security personnel.

@freshyill: Whatever makes you think all that will change?

@HIV 2 Elway: Nothing says sexy like a pregnant chick with a glass of wine and a smoke.

Actually, attractive women who are pregnant are very sexy to me. Minus the wine and smoke, I like the pic above.

@Jones91: Good god. I can't go through a day without seeing a comment comparing the USA to 1984. Have you even READ the book? Our situation may not be ideal but let's not exaggerate things here. We haven't quite gotten to you know, that whole "boot stamping on a human face - forever" stage.

Yeah and how long before we find out that "millimeter waves" give you cancer?

@heavylee-again: Yeah, I was referring to the sexiness of a woman with complete disregard for the health of her unborn baby. Not so much.

i choose whatever one is quicker, or a pat down if the TSA employee is hot

Sweet! How do I sign up to be a TSA guy?

Hey, if the scan is a substitute for the cavity search it's a win for airline passengers.

Are they going to have two different people to look at the scans? Each for the respective gender?

"Currently TSA staff can't seem to consistently agree on what is and isn't allowed in carry-on luggage. I do not doubt there will be similar confusion about passengers' "choice" of a pat-down or the scan."

Yup, I hear that.

It's just another sign that the revolution is approaching. Wolverines!

Somehow I have a feeling if it's a woman doing the scanning when I walk through they will probably ask me out. ;)

Seriously, this is yet another reason I don't fly.

Just because the TSA people can't save the picture themselves, doesn't mean they cant pull out their camera phone and capture the screen real quick

Scissors, aluminum foil, glue. I will cut out the tinfoil letters "NSFW" and place them on the appropriate body parts before I head to the airport.

Simple solution. Stop flying. Go to airports where they are not doing this. This is not acceptable.

Industrial Society and Its Future begins with Kaczynski's assertion that "the Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race." The first sections of the text are devoted to psychological analyses of various groups-primarily leftists and scientists-and of the psychological consequences for the individual of life within the "industrial-technological system." The later sections speculate about the future evolution of this system, argue that it will inevitably lead to the end of human freedom, call for a "revolution against technology," and attempt to indicate how that might be accomplished.

/just a thought

Yet another reason why I've given up flying.

"While it allows the security screeners - looking at the images in a separate room..."

Damn, and I was all ready to wink at the unlucky guy (or gal) that had to look at my moobs!

@Ihaveasmartpuppy: Agreed...You stole my line. :)

But can take a photo of what's on the screen? And what are consequences for health? Is it like x-ray?

@deeness: They will probably insist on doing both.
@m1k3g: I'm with you. I wouldn't have believed it possible but they've actually given me a reason not to fly that's more convincing than the fact that the plane is thousands of feet in the air.

@Juggernaut: It's not like you would like to live on a farm, with no shower. Technology gives a lot. Just don't abuse it, like everything else in life.

And if a person hates technology that much, move to some remote location. That's easy, I had a teacher with a house in the middle of nowhere, no water, no electricity. He actually enjoyed living like this. I would hate that.

Holy shit, I didn't even think of kids until now.
This is serious people - you really want a TSA pervert seeing your children naked?

I am so, so, so very upset by this.

I agree, stop flying. Its an outrageous invasion of privacy. What about children? Doesn't this classify as child pornography?

@MPHinPgh: Until the moment Britney Spears or Paris Hilton goes through the scanner ;)

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Sexy? (and possibly NSFW)

The terrorists are winning.