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In response to "So what are the rules about requesting a metal detector vs the big scanner at the airport?" by James Bond (on phone)

You can and are allowed to ask to not use the backscatter scanners. That'll get you the by-hand check.

Posted by TWuG May 30 '13, 09:30

I refuse to use the backscatter machines. Not because of privacy (the images are now cartoon-like) but because I do not trust that millimeter wave stuff is actually safe.

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I hate the idea of them... - Mel Profit May 30, 09:53 3
- Uh. - Beryllium May 30, 09:54 2
  - I'm cynical enough to think that if people are making gobs of money they'd fight it more unless... - Mel Profit May 30, 09:56 1
    - There are two types of machines. One is x-ray, one is millimeter wave. The x-rays are being pulled, - TWuG May 30, 10:03
got it -- nm - James Bond (on phone) May 30, 09:37

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You can and are allowed to ask to not use the backscatter scanners. That'll get you the by-hand check.

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