[ RadSafe ] Backscatter x-ray

[Perle, Sandy]

While I personally dislike the intrusion from these "gropes", I also understand that any perceived weakness in the current system will be the focus of those who can find ways to use this weakness to their advantage. I don't buy the argument that old ladies and children should not be scrutinized or evaluated. It used to be that one only need to profile certain ethic groups or individuals from a certain region. Then we had disgruntled American citizens, citizens from other nations, Hispanic, etc. Then we started to see women suicide bombers. There has been a case where a pregnant female's fiancée loaded her with contraband and potential explosives. The bottom line, when I get on a plane, as I will do again this week, I want to know that everyone has been scrutinized, and that certain individuals are excluded simply because they're elderly, young or have some other reason.

The 4th Amendment, freedom of search .. well,  what about my right, my families right and my colleague's right to survive a flight and not become a victim?

It's a controversial situation, but the polls generally favor overwhelmingly, that the public wants these additional screenings. I don't want the small majority of individuals who don't want any type of evaluation to potentially affect hundreds of individuals on an aircraft. After 113,000 miles this year, I want to keep racking up those frequent flyer miles!

Regards,

Sandy

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Sander C. Perle
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