Security vs. Privacy: The Airport Reach-a-Round

I’m laying in bed, unable to sleep, watching a debate over the intrusive behavior of the new enhance TSA screenings at airports. The issue being raised is whether Americans are willing to forego their privacy to ensure safer airways.

First, I’m not convinced any method other than profiling is truly effective. PC or not, Nuns and 7-year-old children are not blowing up airplanes, Muslims are. We shouldn’t be subjecting all passengers to these counter-terrorism measures.

But, since we are, I must say that I’d rather someone grab my junk than end up in 42 pieces at the bottom of the Hudson River. Americans are such babies these days. Times are tough. If you’re scared of a little radiation prepare to get felt up. It’s not that difficult. Oddly enough the same people that bitch and complain about the radiation from the imaging scanner don’t mind having their cell phones glued to their ears for 4 hours a day.