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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:43 am
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Originally Posted by Bart
I can understand why the TSA website posted this information. If you alarm the WTMD, you will receive additional screening which will result in a pat-down. This is especially true of individuals with metallic implants such as hip or knee replacements. However, for virtually everyone else, if they remove enough metal, and given the number of opportunities to divest at the WTMD, their chances of successfully passing through the WTMD without alarming it are greatly increased. I can see why TSA didn't rule out pat-downs with a blanket statement.

My point remains: you have a choice between the MMW and WTMD. And if you divest wisely, chances of you passing through the WTMD without alarming it are greatly in your favor.
Bart,

I understand where you are coming from, but the TSA's site is pretty clear; You do the strip-search or you get the WTMD and pat-down. So (and this is a serious question) are you saying that the website is simply incomplete (i.e., they didn't want to get started with "oh, and if you get through the WTMD without setting it off we'll send you on your merry way.") or flat-out incorrect?

Thanks,
Mike
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