It is evil, yes, but not necessary. It is designed for exactly one purpose -- to cover the butts of politicians when the next terrorist decides to kill himself and bring a little pain to the west. Terrorism included, air travel has always been incredibly safe compared to any other mode of travel. But air disasters get headlines -- exactly the kinds of headlines politicians do not want to be in. And that is why we are made to suffer -- to protect the power and paychecks of parasites. Nothing more.ChrisR wrote:It's certainly possible that they could have an effect and I am not sure if the average American traveler is more squeamish than others but full body scanners have been up and running in a few international airports and they seem to be accepted without any problems.
At Domodedovo (Moscow) everyone getting on a plane goes through a FBS operated by female FSB operatives and I've never felt embarrassed or worried about an invasion of my privacy. The machines are there to detect hidden weapons and not just for fun so I think most travelers accept that they are a necessary evil.
I think we'd all like to turn back the clock and get back to a simpler world but it isn't really going to happen any time soon
Yes, people go thru, but we may never see any large increases, so the people you speak of today may me the new standard.ChrisR wrote:It's certainly possible that they could have an effect and I am not sure if the average American traveler is more squeamish than others but full body scanners have been up and running in a few international airports and they seem to be accepted without any problems.
At Domodedovo (Moscow) everyone getting on a plane goes through a FBS operated by female FSB operatives and I've never felt embarrassed or worried about an invasion of my privacy. The machines are there to detect hidden weapons and not just for fun so I think most travelers accept that they are a necessary evil.
I think we'd all like to turn back the clock and get back to a simpler world but it isn't really going to happen any time soon
Whenever I went through those machines they were operated by women officers - presumably assuming that women would prefer another woman ... and men wouldn't care either way. I never saw a single person complain or look squeamish going through ... after you have removed all your loose change and your belt, taken your shoes off and put on silly plastic socks, and stacked all your belongings into those plastic trays - believe me, it's the least of your worries! :DToad310 wrote:In the future, if I must go thru the full body scanner, I want a female inspector, may as well give her something to remember :D Her look would be this :eek:
You have eery right to be upset. Just remember, you have a bunch of TSA employers who could not tguard the door at Wal-Mart, have a pension, and big salary.Chainlink wrote:Dang Tampa.....I flew down there a few years back for a graduation and put my very well traveled and abused knife in my suitcase...stayed less than 48 hours...the return was early in the A.M. and I got ready to fly back.....well right before the scanner I realized my ole pal was clipped where it always was.
I stepped to the side and asked one of the security there for help. I explained the situation and offered 50 bucks cash to send it to me, it was a very worn knife, I paid less than 50 for it but 10+ years of carry you get attached. He declined my offer, I tried to persuade him to no avail. I had to drop it in a 50 gallon drum with a small opening at the top.
I need a second, sniffle
It made the worst noise ever, peeked in and saw it was almost full....imagine the money in knives in there. I couldn't see it and that hurt as well. I was so freaking bummed.
I never realized how I could become so attached to an object like a knife, I have guns I swear I will never get rid of and have a ton more value, but a cheap(money wise) knife. Well it was in my pocket 10+ years, held a good edge and never let me down. I have many fine knives and I like them all, but I do get a little depressed thinking of that little beater lost in Tampa...
Well you are wrong about the volcano. it has no impact on domestic travel.ChrisR wrote:Whenever I went through those machines they were operated by women officers - presumably assuming that women would prefer another woman ... and men wouldn't care either way. I never saw a single person complain or look squeamish going through ... after you have removed all your loose change and your belt, taken your shoes off and put on silly plastic socks, and stacked all your belongings into those plastic trays - believe me, it's the least of your worries! :D
But seriously, when compared to the problems with the economic crash and the Icelandic volcano blowing its top, I very much doubt that body scanners have had much effect on the travelling public. Nobody likes them but the image they produce is hardly what you'd call 'explicit' - just a grey shape that operators get to see for no more than about 5 seconds. :)
No impact at all, except for all planes in Europe being grounded for days :rolleyes:Toad310 wrote:Well you are wrong about the volcano. it has no impact on domestic travel.
Just wait and see if travel ever returns, I doubt it will. There are other varablies.
