Airport Body Scanner Reveals Genitals

**Darth Sushi** · 10-15-2009, 02:48 AM

Airport Body Scanner Reveals Genitals
By Kevin Parrish, published on October 14, 2009

" The Manchester Airport is using scanners that can draw 3D genitals.

The Register reports that the UK's Manchester Airport is rejecting claims that its new body scanners break child pornography laws. The complaint was spewed forth by children's civil rights group Action on Rights for Children, its protest based on the capabilities of the airport scanners. The airport admits no wrongdoing, stating that the scanners use X-rays and do not make an image.

Apparently the scanners use low doses of radiation to make 3D black and white scans of volunteer passengers; the devices are currently in a 12-month trial run. The scans can reveal objects concealed beneath their clothes including wallets, combs, pens, and anything else. The scan also reveals genitals.

Currently children aren't scanned without their parents' consent. Despite the limitations of the technology, ARCH isn't thrilled that operators can check out children's privates, image or no image. "It's completely unlawful," said the group's spokeswoman Terri Dowty. "Manchester Airport haven't got a leg to stand on"

According to ARCH, their defense relies on a provision of the Protection of Children Act that specifically outlaws "pseudo-photographs" of children. ARCH has previously campaigned against the scanners, claiming that the technology is "disproportionately" intrusive and removes their right to dignity. "

Source: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Manchest...news-4865.html

**dadelor** · 10-15-2009, 03:06 PM

This is crazy. isnt that invasion of privacy or something. it really gives a new
meaning to checking out what youre packing. I guess if you ever go there and
you see airport security give you a wink as you walk through the scanner youll
know whats going on.

**darkstate01** · 10-15-2009, 07:18 PM

Its not compulsary to use, you can have some lard ass rub her/his hands all over your body if that pleases you instead and guess what? Its going to be available in lots of airports in the usa pretty soon and yes its going to be compulsary there...Now that should make something hit the fan.