Airport Body Scan Alternative

http://www.futureofcapitalism.com/2010/11/airport-body-scan-alternative

The source of this (probably apocryphal, or at least quasi-humorous) item is unknown to me, but it is making the rounds on the Internets in response to the furor over airport body-scans, which seem to have touched a nerve with the American public as the latest example of intrusive government:

A great alternative to body scanners at airports

The Israelis are developing an airport security device that eliminates the privacy concerns that come with full-body scanners at the airports. It's a booth you can step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on you. They see this as a win-win for everyone, with none of the whining about racial profiling. It also would eliminate the costs of long and expensive trials. Justice would be swift. Case closed! You're in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion. Shortly thereafter an announcement comes over the PA system: "Attention standby passengers — we now have a seat available on flight number ____. Shalom."

by Editor  |  Nov 18, 2010 at 12:01 am receive the latest by email: subscribe to the free futureofcapitalism.com mailing list