Author Topic: Baby Got Backscatter (Read 5345 times)

ShadowBrain · « **on:** November 15, 2010, 01:05:09 PM »

...But seriously, what's your opinion on those new airport security things? Are people overreacting, or is this another example of the government putting paranoia ahead of safety and privacy?

In any case, I personally think this is a pretty inspiring story.

Turtlekid1 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2010, 02:20:00 PM »

The whole thing is ridiculous. Do they want to put people off of flying?

Oh, wait. Of course they do. Carbon emissions and all that.

No, but seriously, that's a pretty disgusting breach of privacy. Apparently they get pretty... ahem... nasty when they check women, too. What nonsense.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2010, 06:49:28 PM »

Normally I have to buy someone dinner before they'll pat my genitals. Thumbs up!

Mr. Wiggles · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2010, 07:03:19 PM »

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The incident itself started when Tyner, 31, was directed toward the full-body scanner in the security line. Tyner refused, opting instead for the traditional metal body scan and a pat-down. When he was told that the TSA agent would have to conduct a kind of "groin check." Tyner balked, saying, "You touch my junk and I'm going to have you arrested."

So he basically chose an alternative and didn't follow through with it completely.

Sounds to me like his stance is pretty shaky if he refused to follow through with the choice he made.

Turtlekid1 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2010, 08:26:38 PM »

But it wasn't just a pat-down. Have you read what these new checks involve? They don't pat. They squeeze, grope, and twist. They violate. In any other setting it would be considered sexual harassment, hands down.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2010, 09:41:03 PM »

Any other setting?

Weegee · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2010, 01:18:48 AM »

My seventysomething-year-old aunt was selected for a random strip search at an airport a few years ago. Apparently, it was a harrowing experience for all parties involved.

TEM · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2010, 12:32:25 PM »

Quote from: Weegee on November 16, 2010, 01:18:48 AM

random strip search

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2010, 02:31:36 PM »

When I first saw this thread I thought it said "backsplatter", like when you pee into a urinal at the wrong angle and urine droplets rebound back out.

ShadowBrain · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2010, 10:48:22 PM »

Your failure to drink urine is subconsciously haunting you.

Top Things to Say After a Pat-Down at Customs

1: "What, no happy ending?"
2: "Before you ask: No, I'm not smuggling a cucumber."
3: "Was it good for you, too?"
4: "Whoops, I misread my ticket--I guess this is Michael Jackson International Airport."
5: "So, how are things back at the Catholic church?"
6: "You know, if you'd rubbed that a little longer, I'd be bringing a couple fewer ounces onboard."
7: "When you were searching... you didn't happen to find my rights, did you?"

Weegee · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2010, 12:07:24 AM »

Quote from: TEM on November 16, 2010, 12:32:25 PM

¿Que?

What, they don't do those in the States?

Next you guys will be telling me you didn't even have penis inspections in middle school.

CoconutMikeNIke · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2010, 07:13:43 PM »

This is easily fixed. Write your senator, and tell them to make trains viable again. Can't hijack a train without looking foolish!

Or, make it so awkward for TSA that it becomes the least wanted job in America.

Turtlekid1 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2010, 07:18:35 PM »

Or pass a law saying that airport security can't violate people like this.

CrossEyed7 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2010, 07:20:57 PM »

Perhaps a law that bans unreasonable searches and seizures.