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Re: When we got to the scanner, I opted out. Then they opted out.

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Post by Locke1689 » Wed, Nov 17, 2010, 7:18 PM UTC

burgerbrain wrote: post #188

Locke1689 wrote: post #187

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So? If you think that all parts of the EM spectrum have the same effect then you didn't pay very close attention in physics class. Propping up pseudoscience bullshit like "it's radiation!" is the same reason why we have to deal with morons complaining about wifi signal. Ugh /former physics minor

>think that all parts of the EM spectrum have the same effect Absolutely nowhere did I indicate that. It does use radiation, and radiation is for the most part, and in this case, completely harmless. I would assert that not understanding that all EM waves are radiation, including visible light, is the reason we have to deal with morons complaining about wifi signals. /former physics major, and current title dropper

For better or worse, the word "radiation" carries a negative connotation. It bugs me when people who know better throw the word around knowing that they exploit people's ignorance.

Of course people not understanding that all EM is radiation is a problem but the statement that "it is a problem because people don't understand x" is true for almost every value of x.

Re: When we got to the scanner, I opted out. Then they opted out.

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Post by javajones » Thu, Nov 18, 2010, 1:15 AM UTC

j79 wrote: post #77

I opted out during my last flight. After everything I had read, I decided I needed to experience it first hand. I was expecting a huge scene, with the TSA agent screaming, "OPT OUT! We've got an opt out here!", and then being manhandled, groped, and basically demeaned in front of other passengers. After removing my shoes (the one part of airport security theatre I absolutely hate) and placing my belongings in those g…

I have to say it sounds like you received the not so invasive pat down procedure of old not the new and improved stick your hands down my pants and twist pat down procedures.

A friend told me he flew into San Antonio yesterday and not only had his junk touched but it was twisted to boot. He said he didn't even get offered dinner first and he was afraid he'd get arrested if he'd punched the guy in the nose but was really just too freaked out to do anything.

This is what the government wants; sheeple that will let them even mess with your private parts without response.

Re: When we got to the scanner, I opted out. Then they opted out.

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Post by Psyonic » Thu, Nov 18, 2010, 11:09 PM UTC

Vivtek wrote: post #174

Psyonic wrote: post #167

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Restaurants deal with that by getting rid of the smoking section, which I think nearly every US state requires by law now anyway.

Indiana doesn't. (At least.) You have us confused with a state in the twenty-first, I think.

I did say nearly. There are a few holding strong... Missouri still didn't last time I was there, but it's been a few years.