World’s Pilots Reject Naked Body Scanners Over Radiation Danger, Privacy Breach
The largest independent union of airline pilots in the world is urging its members to boycott body imaging machines currently being rolled out in airports all over the globe, citing dangers of excessive exposure to harmful levels of radiation during the screening process.
The president of the Allied Pilots Association, which represents 11,500 pilots, many of whom work for American Airlines, has urged members of the union to revolt against the devices.
Captain Dave Bates voiced the union’s concerns in a letter published by The Atlantic late last week.
Bates asks that members be aware “that there are ‘backscatter’ AIT devices now being deployed that produce ionizing radiation, which could be harmful to your health.”...
I haven't flown since the TSA took over and felt me up in places another man ought not to touch. It is encouraging to see some folks resist these perverts.
And its coming to an airport near us so now`s the time to insist, like the courageous Pilot, thanks but No Thanks. If the travelling public feel strongly enough, it`ll die a natural death, but if not, where will it end? I`am not the sharpest tack in the box but could I suggest to the brains trust, racial profiling?. Can`t see many pensioners / children ect as terrorists. There`s that "word" again that the media in The UK will not let pass their lips. It just keeps popping up. Sorry, I can`t think of a more descriptive word!
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