Security Controversy - Body Scanners vs. Metal Detectors
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USA Today's Today in the Sky (Thomas Frank, 2/18/09) reports that body scanning devices will be tested in a group of airports in lieu of metal detectors, commencing today at Tulsa International Airport. TSA's premise-improved success in finding non-metallic items. Opponents' concern? Privacy, although close investigation of what the screener actually sees reveals a less embarrassing view than what most passengers imagine. The real concern? Time. Frank reports the process takes twice the time as the current metal detection.
Given the screener is hidden away in a room and cannot actually see the person, it could result in less embarrassment-no more dropped pants and freedom for wearers of underwire and other assorted metal accessories. Is this truly nudity in disguise or a guise for spending more money & time on screening; or, could this be a real improvement in both the process and our safety? What do you think?
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