TSA scans and searches

[dmc]

my comment is my opinion. You find my opinion offensive?

My opinion is the images look like cartoon characters.

I find your comments about cartoons belittling to how I feel. thats all.. Probably doesn't matter... but i thiought I should let you know...

 

[dmc]

I have to laugh at the everyone choose the search thing tomorrow. I am pretty sure the TSA could care less if they have to feel up 10 people or 1000 and the time it takes, what are all these people that are making a statement going to do tomorrow when they miss their flights and have to try and find another flight along with spending more money on another ticket.

It's going to gum things up based upon current configurations I've seen. Security areas don't have a whole lot of space.. The 3 people including me that chose pat down over scan - screwed things up the other day.. Luggage piled up... no where to put it.. People standing around.. etc...

Complaints will run high..

I'd show up early.. But I always show up 2 hours before a flight anyway...

 

[midd]

what prompts a scan? is it like the old SSSSS on the boarding pass that prompted a secondary screening?

Only ask because I just flew from DCA-BOS and didn't get scanned, nor saw anyone in the machine during my brief time in security.

 

[dmc]

what prompts a scan? is it like the old SSSSS on the boarding pass that prompted a secondary screening?

Only ask because I just flew from DCA-BOS and didn't get scanned, nor saw anyone in the machine during my brief time in security.

If you go through the magnetometer and it goes off you'll be scanned.

or you may be selected "randomly" - especially if your a hot chick as in one case I read about.

in Columbus and San Diego - they close the magnetometers and siphon off the line to the scanners...

 

[drjeff]

If you go through the magnetometer and it goes off you'll be scanned.

or you may be selected "randomly" - especially if your a hot chick as in one case I read about.

in Columbus and San Diego - they close the magnetometers and siphon off the line to the scanners...

I was randomly selected when I last flew about a month ago for the scan. Didn't set off the metal detector, and was traveling with just my almost 5 year old and almost 7 year old kids.

No biggie to me. Took maybe 15-20 seconds as I recall, including the TSA agent's instructions to me on how to position myself

 

[bigbog]

.......or you may be selected "randomly" - especially if your a hot chick as in one case I read about......

Heh, bet there were a few editors following up on that one to establish its legitimacy...LOL. Probably some street walkin' bimbo eager to seek out a lawyer as well....

 

[mondeo]

Where was all the uproar over the shoe removal? I'd much rather go through the scanner than take my shoes off. It would be nice if I could have that choice.

 

[dmc]

Heh, bet there were a few editors following up on that one to establish its legitimacy...LOL. Probably some street walkin' bimbo eager to seek out a lawyer as well....

Actually she is a journalist.
http://wewontfly.com/tsa-videos-meg-mclain

 

[Edd]

How about balance... Why does everything have to be black and white..

I doesn't IMO. I was just speaking to the inevitability of complaints no matter what action is taken.

I feel like the liberty vs. terrorism thing puts the conservatives in a sticky situation. Sounds like a conflict for them to me. I haven't heard what their position is on this.

 

[dmc]

I doesn't IMO. I was just speaking to the inevitability of complaints no matter what action is taken.

I feel like the liberty vs. terrorism thing puts the conservatives in a sticky situation. Sounds like a conflict for them to me. I haven't heard what their position is on this.

It's strangely non-partisan right now...
Maybe it's the issue that brings us all back together!

 

[billski]

had the conversation the other night at the dinner table with my wife and mother inlaw. Both think the cartoon images are harmless and would much prefer that than being groped. They are two of the most modest women you'll ever meet.

In my circles, they don't like either, but would much prefer being subjected to the scan. OK, we've got a sample size of six. It will be interesting to see how the other 150 million weigh in.

 

[dmc]

In my circles, they don't like either, but would much prefer being subjected to the scan. OK, we've got a sample size of six. It will be interesting to see how the other 150 million weigh in.

And they are... It gets louder every day...

 

[drjeff]

It's strangely non-partisan right now...
Maybe it's the issue that brings us all back together!

Nah, I figure the tax issues coming up with keep the partisan bicker going for a while :smash:

Sadly enough it almost seems like the last time the country was really all together was in the days/weeks/months immediately after 9-11, and I'm sure that all can agree that we DON'T need another event like that to happen

 

[ctenidae]

I have to laugh at the everyone choose the search thing tomorrow. I am pretty sure the TSA could care less if they have to feel up 10 people or 1000 and the time it takes, what are all these people that are making a statement going to do tomorrow when they miss their flights and have to try and find another flight along with spending more money on another ticket.

Probably be a breaze getting through if you don't opt out, though.

 

[billski]

Probably be a breaze getting through if you don't opt out, though.

My daughter flew tonight. She said hardly anyone was being diverted to the FBS, most people were simply routed to the metal detector. My guess is that the TSA pulled a preemptive strike and are avoiding the issue all together.

 

[riverc0il]

If you go through the magnetometer and it goes off you'll be scanned.

or you may be selected "randomly" - especially if your a hot chick as in one case I read about.

in Columbus and San Diego - they close the magnetometers and siphon off the line to the scanners...

Hold a sec... do I understand correctly that not everyone is scanned? Only folks that are either randomly selected (well, that seems pointless) or those that set off the detector? I think the random thing sucks and is dumb, that is not going to deter any one and only suggests the possibility of profiling. But if only those folks that set off the first alarm are going on to the next scan or pat down, I say NO PROBLEM. I am 100% OK with these scans if they are primarily being used as an additional precaution when an initial detector is set off.

 

[neil]

The metal plate I have on my collar bone means I'm 100% going to get the pat down...can't wait!

 

[dmc]

Hold a sec... do I understand correctly that not everyone is scanned? Only folks that are either randomly selected (well, that seems pointless) or those that set off the detector? I think the random thing sucks and is dumb, that is not going to deter any one and only suggests the possibility of profiling. But if only those folks that set off the first alarm are going on to the next scan or pat down, I say NO PROBLEM. I am 100% OK with these scans if they are primarily being used as an additional precaution when an initial detector is set off.

Even worse - they tend to siphon off the line so if they feel like scanning they will pull the next 10 out of the line for scans.. If you leave a piece of paper in your pocket during the scan then cue the porn music... Your getting the pat down baby..

 

[dmc]

The metal plate I have on my collar bone means I'm 100% going to get the pat down...can't wait!

Yup - they are going to rub your nugs for something they find in your shoulder...

 

[ctenidae]

If you leave a piece of paper in your pocket during the scan then cue the porn music... Your getting the pat down baby..

I had a brilliant million dollar idea last night, unfortunately about a month too late to make money- underwear with witty sayings printed in metallic ink that will show up on the scans. I'm thinking from the simple "Eat Me" to the obligatory Benjamin Franklin quote, there's a huge range of possibilities. Even two-parters for people travelling in pairs, with the opening of a joke on one pair of undies, and the punchline on the next.

Would have made millions, I tell you.