Re: Passenger X-ray scanners

[Bill Prestwich <prestwic@mcmaster.ca>]

Dear Karl,

I think the reaction is understandable. X-rays, unlike "nuclear radiations" are

not harmful . At least I have never heard of anyone campaigning to shut down

hospitals.

Bill



"Fischer, Karl (NIH/OD/ORS)" wrote:



> Posted today on CNN.com:

>

> http://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/11/09/bt.xray.reut/index.html

>

> Two observations:

>

> 1. Few objections were noted among the participants (although the civil

> rights group seems to strongly object to the "anatomically-detailed"

> invasion of privacy).

>

> 2. No apparent concern/fear about the radiation itself, nor any discussion

> of the radiation risk/benefit.  Of course, there was also no mention of how

> many passengers declined to participate and why...

>

> Karl

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