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BlueIris

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5. I find this troubling for two reasons: obvious sexism, and the safety concerns re: these machines.

Reply to Texasgal (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2012, 09:48 PM

Feb 2012

Many are concerned about prolonged exposure to the body scanners. Having to go through more than once, especially if there is no valid reason, as in, TSA felt like getting a better look at the body of a woman it deemed attractive, is vile.

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Female passengers say they are targeted: [View all] Texasgal Feb 2012 OP

Ugh. redqueen Feb 2012 #1

People wonder Texasgal Feb 2012 #7

Ineresting. Ms. Toad Feb 2012 #2

eeew seabeyond Feb 2012 #4

this would be a female that we would say, helps the misogyny in this nation. seabeyond Feb 2012 #3

I find this troubling for two reasons: obvious sexism, and the safety concerns re: these machines. BlueIris Feb 2012 #5

Disband the TSA. Dawson Leery Feb 2012 #6

And the number of people who are shocked that this happened Aerows Feb 2012 #8

isnt that so true. the obvious that people argued the absurdity to even suggest. seabeyond Feb 2012 #9

Good seeing you, too Aerows Feb 2012 #12

hey... seabeyond Feb 2012 #13

Hey Sea Aerows Feb 2012 #15

My sister's ex worked with airport security Nikia Feb 2012 #10

The irritating thing is Aerows Feb 2012 #14

As if we're surprised by this. Gormy Cuss Feb 2012 #11

Exactly. Aerows Feb 2012 #16

I've noticed this myself. My local airport was one of the first to implement the scanning machines yardwork Feb 2012 #17

I have to fly to fix servers sometimes Aerows Feb 2012 #18

I'm convinced DFW is the 9th circle of hell. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #19