Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, airport security has undergone significant changes nationwide. For all air travelers this is an intense issue. Post-September 11, airline travel security has invoked the increase use of technology and better training of security personnel to improve travel security. Some of these suggestions, such as better training for airport screeners, checking all bags for bombs, developing stronger and safer cockpit doors, and putting air marshals on flights, do not bring up privacy issues and are typical security measures. Others, however, are invading the personal privacy of air travelers. “There is only one technology commercially available today that can disclose all types of contraband concealed on people’s bodies even under clothing and hair, including ceramic and plastic weapons and explosives; not only metallic items. These devices, known as body scanners utilize a minute dose of ionizing radiation to create images......
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