Originally Posted by
SJCFlyerLG
And where in the TSA's mission statement does it say detection of illegal drugs?
Here is why the TSA spokespeople say that finding drugs is a big deal --
Body Scanner Discoveries This Week – There were seven incidents this week where drugs were found on passengers using imaging technology. Items were found everywhere from pockets to the groin area at LAX, ELM, SMF, OGG, PGD, CHS and TPA. We’re not looking for drugs, but finding these nonmetallic items in areas where explosives could also be hidden is a testament that the technology works.
Never mind that it only proves that the scanners can pick up anomalies where the passenger has done a poor job to conceal the contraband. But such logic is too much for the meager minds of the TSA (and for many of the passengers who believe this stuff).