Originally Posted by
Monica47
I am retired and have the time and money to travel but I stopped flying when they installed the scanners and started the enhanced pat downs. I was a victim of molestation when younger and if anyone put their hands on me at the airport I would probably wind up in jail. When people ask me why I don't fly I tell them that security at the airport violates my 4th Amendment rights - but it goes much deeper than that for me.
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My wife rarely travels with me anymore because I am not able to stand by and watch her be "scanned" or "patted" without causing a major ruckus. I fully understand your opinion and feelings on this issue.