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musette_sf

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9. Either prove the benefit

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 06:53 PM

Mar 2016

or close it.

I did an informal TSA screening accuracy analysis on a recent trip. I wore the EXACT same all-cotton clothes and the SAME foundation garments on the outbound trip and on the return trip. Scanners in both airports were millimeter wave scanners. I have NO implants, joint replacements, etc., I had NO objects in my pockets, and I removed all jewelry before entering the scanner.

I was pulled aside each time for, um, "special attention". In each city, the TSA person showed me where I "alerted" on the scanner. In each city, the "alert" areas WERE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT - city #1, 100% below the waist; city # 2, 100% above the waist. And based on my attire etc, there should have been NO alert at all.

Anecdotal, yes, I know, but I'm convinced the whole thing is a nonsense theatrical activity.

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Time to close the TSA [View all] KamaAina Mar 2016 OP

But it gives the illusion of "getting things done" and guillaumeb Mar 2016 #1

Just the opposite - keeps the American public thinking their lives are threatened by terrorists. eomer Mar 2016 #2

Perhaps we should target toddlers? guillaumeb Mar 2016 #3

It crowds people into lines outside the security area of the airports. Thor_MN Mar 2016 #4

No kidding, if you want to blow up somewhere I bet those lines would be effective. nt Logical Mar 2016 #8

Yup. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #5

It's a tough balancing act FLPanhandle Mar 2016 #6

Always great to hear the far right wing libertarian POV Major Nikon Mar 2016 #7

Either prove the benefit musette_sf Mar 2016 #9