Originally Posted by
gsoltso
If the special scanning machine was the AIT, it will display areas that alarm, and then the TSO only pats down the areas that show an alarm - based upon your comment, this is what appears to have happened.
Why can't the public know if TSA pat down screening protocol involves groping (and yes, I know that TSA would never use the word grope) genitals? How could knowing that possibly compromise security?
As far as I am concerned, if TSA thinks I have something prohibited stashed in my crotch it's time for TSA to stop the screening and refer the issue to police. There has to be limits to what TSA screeners are allowed to do. I think it is reasonable to say those limits start with keeping clothing on and not touching genitals.