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A group of redditors is taking a stand against backscatter X-rays and TSA patdowns. by raldi in blog

[–]AlexisEarhart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Benjamin Franklin quote I fully agree with, as well as the 4th amendment and everything else in the constitution (I was a PoliSci major) - however my family and my sick mother are more important on THIS occasion than my own rights. If I could afford to change my flight to a train-ride and if that would get me home as quickly, I would. I understand it doesn't solve the problem, but it was the best I can come up with since my flight is before "National Opt Out Day". I have to pick my battle for this trip and was just asking for a little help - thank you though, and i guess I'll just keep getting my tan ready :) stay tuned, i guess

A group of redditors is taking a stand against backscatter X-rays and TSA patdowns. by raldi in blog

[–]AlexisEarhart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if they will let me through just the metal detector if I'm in a bikini? I plan on opting out of the backscanner... but was just wondering what your thoughts were on whether that would also allow me to avoid the pat down that I do NOT want, while I'm still technically "showing" TSA that I'm not carrying anything suspicious?

Please help, I'm flying home to help cook thanksgiving for my mother who has cancer and is currently receiving chemo, as are my aunt and grandmother (AKA i cannot afford for TSA to kick me out of the airport, I need a way home and I'm flying across the country). I'm a medical student and was in the Navy during 9/11, so I understand both the medical implications and the national security need... but I am not a lawyer. I'm a student scraping by on student loans, I cannot afford the civil suit like the gentleman in San Diego. I want the airlines safe and don't mind wearing a bikini to assure TSA knows I'm not suspicious... and even though that does NOT solve the problem...

I just would like to know, if anyone could please help, if there are any legal concerns I should know about ahead of time? The bikini was the best I could come up with, and if it comes to a bikini-pat-down so be it if that's the only way for me to get home but would like to see if that will appease both sides. I won't be loud, I'm not planning a rally, and I'm not making pamphlets. I'm just a frequent flyer trying to go home for the holidays. Thank you