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TSA Accepting Public Comments On Whole Body Airport Screening

Posted by timothy on from the would-they-lie-to-you? dept.

New submitter trims writes "The TSA is now in the public comment stage of its project to roll out Advanced Imaging Technology (i.e. full-body X-ray) scanners. The TSA wants your feedback as to whether or not this project should be continued or cancelled. Now is your chance to tell the TSA that this is a huge porkbarrel project and nothing more than Security Theater. You can comment at http:///www.regulations.gov and reference the docket ID TSA-2013-0004." Note: the backscatter X-ray machines are being phased out, in favor of millimeter-wave systems; the linked documents give the government's side of the story when it comes to efficacy, safety, privacy, and worth. The comment period runs until June 24.

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  1. Yes but... by flyingfsck · · Score: 4, Funny

    Will it detect a pressure cooker?

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    1. Re:Yes but... by c0lo · · Score: 4, Funny

      Will it detect a pressure cooker?

      If you swallow it, no.

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    2. Re:Yes but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Someone should tell the Republicans that a millimeter is something French. That will thwart the TSA!

  2. A+++++ Loss of rights! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Body scan was of the most high-standard quality! Great holding pen. Quality of the internment was superior. TSA is exceptional.

  3. Re:Ah, now the delays make sense by Runaway1956 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can deliver witching sticks for less than ten dollars each. THEN, I can train agents to use those sticks for less than a hundred dollars each!

    Or, if you prefer, I can supply magic wands, with or without pixie dust, for less than fifty dollars each. I don't offer training for magic wands though - it will be the government's responsibility to locate and/or train qualified wizards.

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  4. Re:Ah, now the delays make sense by narcc · · Score: 4, Funny

    98%+ of all domestic deaths are caused by a gun in the house

    Citation Needed

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