Controversy Over New TSA Procedures in Airports

TechNewsWorld.com has published an article,  "Abandon Shame, All Ye Who Enters Airports,"  by Paul Hartsock, about the new backscatter scanning machines and TSA procedures in airports across the United States. It explains that with the coming of the holidays and the increase of travelers, comes stricter security and scanning implemented from TSA agents. In recent months and weeks, controversy has erupted because the backscatter scanners are said to produce pretty invasive pictures and the new TSA "pat downs" are considered to be a form of "groping." Although TSA argues that the scanned pictures cannot be saved and that the new pat downs are standard (no one will be singled out or excluded), many still believe that the new rules cross the lines and take away one's dignity. In the TSA's defense,  TSA administrator, John Pistole, explains that the new procedures not only help to protect us better but that they are still minimally invasive compared to many scanning procedures used in Europe and the rest of the world.  I don't believe that there is anything wrong with these new procedures. If we have the technology, we should implement it.  This technology could save lives and hey, if it doesn't actually increase the likelihood of catching terrorists, at least it psychologically puts one more at ease knowing there is "more security." People these days are so worried over every little thing or worried about being politically correct. Give me a break! At the end of the day, does it really matter? Even if TSA agents do have the ability to save scanned photos, your face and name aren't attached to those pictures, and I'm sure that the images are not nearly as vivid as the pornographic images found on the Internet. People claim that these new airport procedures invade people's privacy but then they have no problem posting the most personal information about themselves on Facebook for the whole world to track down. The other day, I was watching an entertainment news program on television which featured a story on Kim Kardashian complaining about the new TSA scans. Isn't this the same woman who released a "sex tape"  in order to achieve fame?

The following is the link to the article mentioned: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/71281.html