Originally Posted by
cardiomd
What are other people's thoughts on going through this? I'm tempted to actually go through it -- essentially zero cancer risk (nonionizing) and less invasive than the ridiculous patdowns. If there is truly no "imaging stored" it is not much more invasive than WTMD.
The issues are:
1. I don't necessarily trust that they don't save the 'raw' image for 'later review' or 'quality control' etc., etc.
2. I like opting out so others see the protest, as they may not know the difference between the machines.
3. I'm not convinced that it works (see belt buckles above.) At least the WTMD would catch a metal detonator (presumably), but the AIT would, in all honesty, almost certainly let the underwear bomb on board.
Your concerns match mine. These are my hopes which may be displaced when it comes to TSA:
1. If there is no anomaly, there is no reason to store so I
hope they do not. I would suppose they wold store the anomaly at least until it is resolved.
2. I do not like opting out but I did it for the reason you have stated. I am convinced no one cares, at least not enough.
3. I do not care if it works, at least personally. I just want to get to my plane unmolested. This seems to fit the bill. I do care if it works when it involves someone with nefarious intent. I know, it's a double standard.