The new security device with “see-through” technology is about to make its début. Thirty-eight of these new full-body imaging machines will arrive at ten of America’s busiest airports this fall. They look through clothing to create an explicit silhouette of the traveler — showing shapes, folds of fat and other anatomical characteristics — all in the cause of identifying possible hidden objects.
These machines are causing quite an uproar with the traveling public. I don’t know about you, but those TSA chumps can look all they want — not that a middle age woman is their idea of a hot ticket. I’m all over doing what is necessary to keep fliers safe from would be shoe or self igniters. I can’t think of anyone who favors the groin pat-down so I would rather “look” naked with a bag over my head.
It’s been said that those who object to the full body scan can opt for an old fashioned frisk but we know that form of security will soon become obsolete. I have experienced the “puffer” machines on too many occasions at Miami International. It’s certainly reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe if one is wearing a skirt – whoosh!
So if you’re anti full body disclosure, steer clear of airports that are now using these machines and remember theoretically you have a choice between the machine and a pat-down.
The Transportation Security Administration recently started using body scans on randomly chosen airline passengers in Los Angeles, Baltimore, Denver, Albuquerque and New York’s Kennedy airport. Airports in Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas and Miami will be added this month. A total of 38 machines will be in use within weeks.
