TSA's mistaken move in easing security delays for frequent fliers

Andrew Gideon wrote:

Sure, but it would also help generate more early diagnoses of various
cancers and such.

And cause them in frequent flyers. At least, frequent use of the scans with
which I'm familiar (X-rays & such) are not a good idea.

George Patterson
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Andrew Gideon wrote:

Sure, but it would also help generate more early diagnoses of various
cancers and such.

And cause them in frequent flyers. At least, frequent use of the scans
with which I'm familiar (X-rays & such) are not a good idea.

I wonder what the reaction would be at security if you told them
you can't be x-rayed because you've already exceeded your maximum
annual dosage of radiation per gov't standards?

I vote for: "huh?"

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Skywise wrote:

I wonder what the reaction would be at security if you told them
you can't be x-rayed because you've already exceeded your maximum
annual dosage of radiation per gov't standards?

I vote for "Then you can't fly."

Consider also the situation if you need an X-ray for medical reasons and they
can't do it because you maxed out at the airports.

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Skywise wrote:

I wonder what the reaction would be at security if you told them
you can't be x-rayed because you've already exceeded your maximum
annual dosage of radiation per gov't standards?

I vote for "Then you can't fly."

Consider also the situation if you need an X-ray for medical reasons and
they can't do it because you maxed out at the airports.

Or how about "I've exceeded my maximum permissible exposure limits
BECAUSE of the airport scans!"

I know...it'd take a LOT of scans.

Brian
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Skywise wrote:

I know...it'd take a LOT of scans.

There are still lots of people in this area who take the DC shuttle every day or
so. I also know one person who commutes to Birmingham from Newark every week.

George Patterson
Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you quarrel with your neighbor.
It makes you shoot at your landlord. And it makes you miss him.

Just let me carry my gun and provide my own security...