Originally Posted by
l'etoile
There are also lots of stories about opt outs in that forum. Many people on the bulletin board - me included - do not go through the scanners. Some agents seem to make you wait longer than necessary and treat it as a hassle, but so it goes. Anyway, lots on security checkpoints in that forum that you'll likely find of interest.
I don't go through the scanners either, and second
l'etoile's suggestion to head over to the Travel Safety & Security forum for more information.
Cheers.