So what is all this about body scanning machines at UK airports? More and more countries are adopting these new security devices, but are they any good or are they another excuse for invading our privacy?
The introduction of full body scanners in a number of famous airports has created quite a stir. Here is a brief look at what these scanners are all about, some of the airports using these scanners, and the merits and demerits of the scanners.
More than 350 full-body scanners are in service at US airports and many more are scheduled to be put into operation. The public is outraged at some of the stories coming out of TSA checkpoints. Two major concerns have surfaced:are the scanners are an invasion of privacy, and are scanners safe? This article investigates the safety issue.
Travelers have been pretty vocal about the pat down procedures security agents do at the airports. This month Dallas-Fort Worth airport has installed 10 body scanners to help alleviate travelers' criticisms.
A lot of people are asking, "Are these naked body scanners at the airport safe?"From a health standpoint, they're probably fine to go through. once or twice. You can always take the remedy called "homeopathic x-ray" before and after to help lessen the negative effects.