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CNN: "Fliers debate airport prodding, scanning"

By John Wesley Hall, Jr.

Fliers debate airport prodding, scanning by Marnie Hunter on CNN.com. Increased scanning and prodding at airport checkpoints have many in the sock-footed parade of American air travelers up in arms about security screening. Full-body imaging machines and enhanced pat downs are among the more recent -- and controversial -- tools the Transportation Security Administration has added to its layered approach to detecting threats. CNN.com readers have expressed and debated their views in the comments area of stories related to airport screening. Here are some common views: I got my first full body scan by the unseen character in the other room. I'm sure the TSA guy was joking just like the one in Miami. Finally, a paying job for peeping toms and other men of vision.continue to full post

Full post as published by Fourth Amendment on November 09, 2010 (boomark / email).