Invasion of the Body Scanners

I’m not convinced pride is the best argument against using full Body Scanners at airport security check points, though I understand why passengers sporting colostomy appliances, catheter tubes, penile implants or evidence of mastectomies might strongly support alternative measures (arguments the ACLU has made).

My concerns stem from ignorance more than anything. First I wonder to what extent this type of radiation might prove less than healthy in the long-run for frequent fliers. Second, I wonder if a device like this would even detect explosives such as those sewn into the underwear of our latest would-be mass murderer. Even if it would, do we know it will make apparent EVERY explosive that can be made into clothing?

Are we just chasing our own tails with this stuff? What are the unintended consequences associated with total reliance on this type of expenditure? When ‘The Club’ came out as an anti-theft device, car-thieves became car-jackers, a far more sinister plot.

Those who intend to harm us will find another way. They will adapt even evolve like the Swine Flu. They are not going to make attempts they know will fail which might explain why we don’t hear too many (if any) stories of airport security foiling a terror plot.

Alternatives? Do we even need any? Any alternative will be met with the evolution of our enemies. I’m not suggesting we make it easier for terrorists to bring down an airliner, but it seems airport security is doing fairly well given the history of flight into and out of the USA. I fear a full body scan might actually do harm by leading to complacency and a very narrow focus on only things the eye can see with the aid of scanner technology.