More on TSA scanners and the health risks

> Because the X-rays only make it just under the skin’s surface, the total volume of tissue responsible for absorbing the radiation is fairly small. The professors point out that many body parts that are particularly susceptible to cancer are just under the surface, such as breast tissue and testicles. They are also concerned with those over 65, as well as children, being exposed to the X-rays. Breast tissue and testicles. Enough said.

And even if these scanners were safe, that still wouldn’t take away from the fact that they are ineffective. Yes, they might prevent an underwear bomber, but they won’t stop the “bomb in my ass” guy. So what’s the point?

Are we going to wait until the first bomb smuggled in someones cavity explodes before we start cavity searching five-year-olds, or should we just start now? Oh wait, there’s no million-dollar machine that can be sold to the government to do that, so forget it. No contract, no money, no need to pretend it’s a problem.

Terrorists need to be caught BEFORE they get to the airport. Take comfort in the fact that people willing to do this are rare, hire trained behavioral specialist detectives instead of rent-a-cops to detect them with their brains and eyes instead of machines, and stop subjecting us to harmful radiation for the delusion of safety.

Seriously, this game has to stop. We’re on to you.