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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 6:36 pm
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InkUnderNails
 
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Originally Posted by BubbaLoop
I understand what you are saying, but trace detection is capable of detecting traces of chemicals. Therefore, anyone carrying significant quantities of these should alarm with a swab of their hands only.

The reason for the rub down of the whole body and hands-in-pants is to intimidate and punish opt-outs. Otherwise, why are there no hand-in-pants for WTMD alarms, random ETD use or children?
True, if the person that is wearing the explosives placed the explosives themselves.
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