As we have previously reported, the new full body security scanners going into airports across the United States can actually see through clothing and produce very clear and very detailed images of the exposed bodies of everyone who walks through them.  While many Americans are actually welcoming the new machines, the truth is that there are large number of protective fathers who are horrified at the thought of twisted airport security officials gawking at the exposed forms of their wives and children.  Today we thought that we would bring you the thoughts of three of our readers who deeply object to this extraordinary invasion of our privacy.... 

Brian:

Call me old-fashioned but the idea of multiple random strangers being able to see my wife and children as good as naked creates a severe sense of violation. When I consider the fact that already existing detection devices reinforced with additional K-9 units would not only be just as effective, less intrusive, and cost millions of dollars less to implement I have to wonder what practical reasons remain to push this new technology. It seems to me like the underwear bomber story is being used as just another excuse, in a long line of excuses, to once again relieve scared Americans of their freedom, privacy, and dignity.

Once upon a time there was a nation that was more afraid of losing their freedom than their lives; they were more scared of tyranny than terrorists; they did not hide behind their government every time calamity fell but united together as a people to overcome any establishment that dared to harm or oppress them. Whether or not this remains a fact or becomes a fairytale is up to us.

Jeremiah:

I’m certainly not okay with ANYBODY staring at my 9 year old niece’s naked body just because she wants to fly out with her parents to visit.

I’m also not okay with ANYBODY viewing my wife, mother, grandparents, children, friends, enemies, or YOU.

“Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” -Benjamin Franklin

Bob:

This country is filled with idiotic cowards.

Privacy issues aside, this scanner CANNOT detect the PETN explosive that the underwear bomber had.

I repeat, the PETN explosive CANNOT be detected by this machine.

I saw a poll saying about 80% of Americans are in favor of these scanners. Do Americans no longer have critical thinking skills? Are we all idiots? WTF

In order to require people to get a pat down or get seen naked required a Constitutional Amendment. The 4th Amendment is very clear, probably cause and a warrant are needed to search people. Airport procedures completely violate this Amendment.

Whether one wants or does not want these procedures, the fact remains that the Constitution has a process for changing Constitutionally protected rights. Pat downs and body scanners at airports require a Constitutional Amendment, not a normal Congressional bill along with a nod and a wink from the SCOTUS.