TSA Losing Body Scanner Debate
It looks like the debate over full body scanners -- called a virtual strip search by some airline passengers -- may be moving against the Transportation Security Administration, as this <a href=http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-07-13-1Abodyscans13_ST_N.htm?csp=hf>USA Today story</a>.
It looks like the debate over full body scanners -- called a virtual strip search by some airline passengers -- may be getting away from the Transportation Security Administration, as this USA Today story indicates.
Not sure where this is going but it looks like some changes could be made in the future if the pressure keeps up.
TSA still stands behind the machines, saying they are "highly confident" in their ability to detect weapons and has taken steps to protect privacy and safety, a spokeswoman told USA Today.
Nothing yet from the TSA Blog, where the agency typically will respond to news stories like this. Stay tuned.