New technology allows us as a country to protect ourselves better, but at what cost? The newest piece of equipment has become highly controversial, the body scanner. I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t be a little uncomfortable going through one, but for my safety I will risk it. Saying it is an extreme invasion of privacy is a completely relevant argument, but there are people out there trying to hurt us and I believe this scanner might be necessary. As terrorists advance and come up with new ideas, we too must also evolve our means of defending ourselves from attacks.
I agree that these scans have become necessary. People may complain about their liberties being taken away, but I feel that when you buy an airline ticket, you are entering into a contract with the airline to abide by the rules of their security. If you really are that unconfortable of the idea of a body scanner, then no ones forcing you to go on an airplane, and there are other means of travel. Sure they may be less convenient, but terrorist attacks are inconvenient too.
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