That's a "claim" analogous to "claiming" that the sky is blue. Curtis "Bob" Burns has admitted on the TSA blog that he has never posted an sample strip-search machine image that's of the same size and resolution as those generated and seen by the operators of TSA's strip-search devices. Of course, it took nearly a year to force him to admit this. One wonders how long it will take him to share the name and contact information of his direct supervisor...

Wow. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...

You don't consider freedom of speech to be a right?

+1. Guess TSA's repeated "We're at Orange" messages repeated endlessly in the concourses don't count as spreading fear. :rolleyes:

I do - but people disagree on what exactly that means. You know that. Do you and I hold the same beliefs regarding the freedom of speech?

This would have been Terminal A. Terminal B's checkpoint is designed exactly the same, way, so I imagine it won't be any different.

I wouldn't cause a scene, like what star_world is suggesting. I would simply request to the TSO to opt-out. Again, where the machines are in use the sign clearly says. "The use of this technology is optional." Any additional - perhaps viewed by some as retaliatory - screening is up to the individual TSO. I haven't yet had to opt-out, but it seems like most TSOs will just do the required patdown and send you on your way. There's no scene or delay required.

As far as bad information, I am only exercising the opt-out option if it's needed. Many people who don't transit the checkpoints frequently are unaware of the alternative to the WBI, even if the signs are - or in some cases aren't - present. I also think a legitimate case can be made for frequent exposure to ionizing radiation. This obviously only applies to the backscatter machines, not the MMW. I have no problem going through the MMW machine for medical reasons, but I would still opt out rather than getting viewed by someone in a remote room.

Finally, my understanding is that the person viewing the images is not necessarily of the same gender as the person being screened, but I have the impression many think that the person viewing the images will be the same gender. Note that this is contrary to what I believe was originally TSA policy of: 1) same-gender viewing of WBI images, 2) no minors through WBI, and 3) would be mostly used for secondary screening.

The only way I will cease to have a problem with WBI is if the setup is like it is at AMS. There the machines are MMW only and do automatic analysis of the image. The screener and the monitors will display a cartoon stick figure of the person, and it's visible to everyone. But what's the point of all of this where if an anomaly on the scan requires a manual patdown anyway? I'd rather just opt-out and take the patdown I'd get anyway.

And 18 USC 242 can be applied to private citizens who violate another person's civil rights. It's not just for cops/TSOs.

Don't drop the soap.

That maybe, but if you assault and/or battery (depending on the jurisdiction) me I have the right to defend myself. I know this very well and last time i defended myself I was not charged and the person who assaulted me got the worse end of the deal physically and legally.

Post yesterday talked about ELP where there was no option "The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has blocked entrances to metal detectors. Officials now instruct all travelers to get in line at one of the three imaging detection scanners." :mad: :td:

I could be wrong, but I'm not certain that is what n4zhg meant. I think he was referring to star_world's threat to stop another passenger from speaking his/her piece.

However, they have to have some option for those individuals who cannot transit WBI, so that statement would appear to be incorrect.

OK -- for the benefit and education of us all, please articulate clearly why you doubt I unconditionally support your right to free speech.

Not at all.

I simply think the TSA lies about it.

Probably not, but I gather you have pretty restricted view on it.

Yes, just how much bad info has TSA put out about the WBI Strip Search Machines?

Why is TSA afraid to show the public real images from these devices?

Why is TSA trying to cover up the possible health issues with Backscatter?

3Greyhounds: This was in Terminal A. I do not have first hand experience with security in the new Terminal B. However, a recent article mentioned that SJC is expected have them in both terminals.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sec...bay&id=7492938

Majuki: The TSO was professional and did not go beyond the patdown and ETD check of his gloves.