Originally Posted by TSAMGR
That's not an absolute.
Back to the subject. Is there another technology other than the backscatter that may deliver similar results? If not then I don't see wanding and pat down being taken out of the equation.
It's absolute enough - the same things could be said about broken bottles and tray tables.
No, there isn't other technology but groping the passengers is not the answer. No guns, no bombs, passenger should be free to go.