January 12, 2010: Saying "no" to airline scanners
Category: Travel
Posted by: David M Patt
"In the wake of the failed attack, some say we have to choose between security and civil liberties. We don't have to sacrifice one for the other."
"...no one should be forced to expose their body to total strangers to secure an airplane."
So says U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz, a Utah Republican, who refuses to pass through a full-body scanner at airports. He introduced an amendment in Congress to limit its use.
Here's his explanation.
"...no one should be forced to expose their body to total strangers to secure an airplane."
So says U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz, a Utah Republican, who refuses to pass through a full-body scanner at airports. He introduced an amendment in Congress to limit its use.
Here's his explanation.
