Geeky Traveller

Everyone loves gadgets that make travel easier, faster, or more enjoyable. However, here’s one gadget coming to JFK airport that might not make everyone smile in delight.

The new CBS 2 HD x-ray scanner is so thorough that it essentially does what Superman and other similar superheroes (and super villains) used to do in comic books – it scans right through your clothes. While it determines whether or not you are bringing anything threatening on board with you, it penetrates clothing so well that people may as well step out of their clothing and stand in front of everyone. A sample image:

The x-ray is completely voluntary and it is meant solely as an alternative to body wanding and frisking, but not many people are keen on the idea, especially women. It’s been referred to as a virtual strip search by many people, and an invasion of privacy.

What do you think? On the one hand it is, but on the other is it more invasive than being frisked? I think I’d rather be seen virtually naked than touched. I’m not sure what I would think if I was given the choice and had to make a final decision on the spot.

If you check out my source for this news you can see a video as well.

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