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Mayor Wants More Security at SFO
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- Mayor Gavin Newsom Wednesday called for the addition of full body scanners at every security checkpoint at San Francisco International Airport. SFO executive director John Martin, San Francisco Police Chief George Gascón and Mayor Newsom stood side to side at the airport's International Terminal which has been using a full body scanner for about a year to randomly check passengers for concealed weapons and explosives. Newsom said the devices use sound state-of-the-art technology that he would like see at every passenger screening location. "We've really been a testing ground for this technology successfully. That's why we think we should be uniquely positioned front and center for any subsequent federal appropriation," said Newsom. The mayor acknowledged concerns about privacy and criticism from civil liberties groups but said passengers don't seem to mind and not a single complaint has been received. Not a single complaint has been received? Think that will change when you add these to both international checkpoints and all domestic checkpoints. I've never been through one on the international side. Wonder how widely used it is. Anyone been through it on that side? |
I was going to write to the San Francisco city council and tell them that the reason I've stopped visiting is the disgusting groping fetish (in addition to all the other disgusting practices) of "team SFO". I guess I'll just stay away and continue to route any Asia-bound flights through LAX.
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newsom is an idiot, obviously deaf, dumb, blind and does not read flyertalk ;). (and besides, when was the last time he went thru "regular security") :rolleyes:
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I bet there's a lot of federal money in play here, and he doesn't want the City to miss out on its share. I wish AA hadn't bailed out on OAK. At least UA gives you a few options there still.
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I just sent Mayor Newsom the following message through his website and would encourage anyone else who opposes these scanners to contact him as well:
According to KCBS you support the installation for full body scanners at SFO in part because "not a single complaint has been received." If that is still the case please consider this your first complaint on the issue. As an individual who flies through SFO on a fairly regularly basis I strongly oppose this initiative. Full body scanners are intrusive, expensive and, most importantly, ineffective. It has been repeatably shown that full body scanners almost certainly would not have detected the bomb carried by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab and it is common knowledge that al Qaeda is already practicing defeating these devices. What we need is better intelligence gathering and cooperation, not more intrusive and pointless security theater. Short of subjecting all travelers to a body cavity search it is impossible to ensure that no one can ever get a bomb on a plane so, in my view, by the time a terrorist reaches the airport checkpoint the system has already failed. |
Another letter just sent.
And got a family member to send another. (I've filed complaints about these. Either he's not getting them or he's chosen not to read them. What a disappointment he is.) |
Originally Posted by tom911
(Post 13131107)
I've never been through one on the international side. Wonder how widely used it is. Anyone been through it on that side?
Either the complaints never filter down to Newsom or he's opted to ignore them. |
Originally Posted by l'etoile
(Post 13132385)
Another letter just sent.
And got a family member to send another. (I've filed complaints about these. Either he's not getting them or he's chosen not to read them. What a disappointment he is.) |
And another email sent. Now he has "several" complaints.
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Originally Posted by LostSoul
(Post 13132170)
I just sent Mayor Newsom the following message through his website and would encourage anyone else who opposes these scanners to contact him as well:
At least, if he continues to claim not to have received a single complaint we will know he is lying. No response from mayor, but the response I received from SFO was
Originally Posted by FLYSFO
Mr docmonkey, Thank you for taking the time to write us regarding the screening technology discussed during yesterday's press conference. We appreciate any and all feedback regarding the airport and policies/procedures that impact our customers. I will be forwarding your comments to airport management and the TSA for review and consideration. Though I certainly understand your desire to move business to a location that you feel is best suited to your needs and requirements, I also want to advise you that at this time, SFO has only one of the imaging machines, located at International Terminal A. Customers who pass through that checkpoint can exercise their option to use a different method of screening if they so desire. Mr docmonkey, again, your comments are appreciated and will be immediately forwarded to those who need to be aware of public opinion on this topic. Best regards, xxxxx Customer Service Manager San Francisco International Airport
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Originally Posted by l'etoile
(Post 13132648)
Yes, been through told to go through it there (they often do 10 through the metal detector and then 10 through the scanner). I have always refused in favor of the 'enhanced" pat down and filed a complaint about the machines at the officer's request (claimed they were keeping records).
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Originally Posted by tusphotog
(Post 13135779)
I met one guy on a WN flight this summer who refuses to fly VX and B6 out of SFO because of the scanner.
I did just get the generic all-purpose response from Newsom's office: On behalf of Mayor Newsom, thank you for your recent communication. The Mayor's Office appreciates the importance of the valued feedback we receive from our concerned residents or other interested parties. Your letter and comments have been received and duly noted. Please know that Mayor Newsom regards all public input of this nature as important and remains committed to addressing the issues and concerns of all our citizens (and other interested parties) when and where possible. Thank you again and I hope this information serves your purposes. |
Originally Posted by goalie
(Post 13131272)
newsom is an idiot, obviously deaf, dumb, blind and does not read flyertalk ;). (and besides, when was the last time he went thru "regular security") :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by oogly
(Post 13136016)
I saw him a few years ago at SFO and he went through regular security, no escort, just by himself at terminal 3.
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