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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:02 pm
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aBroadAbroad
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Should clarify that while refusing to allow a TSA worker to touch genitals/breasts without cause, will be emphatically volunteering to undergo the "standard" metal detector screening along with the overwhelmingly HUGE majority of other passengers.

Also, while the airport CC video footage of that radio personality who claimed to be handcuffed, etc., proved to be underwhelming, it WAS fascinating to watch all people going through the WBI...

What specifically drew our attention was counting at least two people (possibly three) whose bags exited the xray machine while the travelers were still inside the WBI, and while other travelers were collecting their own belongings.

Their bags were out of their line of sight and control while they were being screened. Even if their view hadn't been obstructed by the backscatter panels, they were required to stand with their backs to the baggage xray, which also happens to be at least 10 feet away from the WBI.

That's two people in a 13-minute time frame, which included a somewhat lengthy period where the WBI was not being utilized at all.

TSA and other passengers (who have not been screened for possession of explosives... gasp) may have access to your bags if you undergo WBI screening. This is another reason to object to the virtual strip-search even for those who are not concerned about radiation risks and/or privacy and/or fourth amendment rights violations.

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