When I reported the terrorist attack on a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day, I noted that a couple of airports - quick-as-a-wink - erected body scanners at checkpoints to beef up airport security.
Post: 12/25/2009
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2009/12/terrorist-attackfailed-attempt-to-down.html
Since that time, a myriad of Nations have scrambled to jump on board to ensure that the threat of terrorism isn't allowed take hold and stalk citizens of the free world once again.
On Thursday, President Obama urged Homeland Security to step up their efforts to speed installation of body scanners at U.S. airports.
Of course, the effort is meaningless, unless there is full co-operation from sister nations also under constant threat of attack.
For this reason, Obama has requested his security team in Washington work with Officials at other International airports outside these shores, to follow suit.
In France - and Europe in general - the use of body scanners has triggered a controversy.
As I mentioned in my original post - and as the photographs graphically revealed - the body scanners tend to be somewhat intrusive.
Because the scanners show passengers virtually naked, privacy advocates have sent up a red flag in protest.
France's civil aviation authority has recognized the validity of the concerns and have stated for the record that individuals who do not wish to be scanned may choose - in the alternative - to be subjected to a pat down.
Belgium's Secretary of State lamented that the devices were excessive.
Other European countries who have expressed concerns are Spain and Germany.
England took a prudent approach and tested the body scanner at Heathrow Airport before committing themselves.
At press time, officials in London acknowledged their intent to go forward and implement the high-tech revealers at the end of the month.
Italy will follow suit apparently.
A Dutch member of the European market urged a public debate before taking such strident action.
"I understand that the public is clamoring for instant solutions. Scanners and other technologies can be very useful tools in the fight against terrorism, but they are no more than that. Ideally, people with bad intentions should be identified long before they pass through the final checkpoint."
Hence, the President's demand for tighter security measures, which underscores Washington is right on track.
Heathrow to facilitate body scanners permanently!
News Flash
The Canadian Government just announced its decision to require mandatory virtual strip searches to major airports across the nation.
44 high-tec devices using electromagnetic waves to scan through clothing and produce images of conceal objects will be facilitated to accomplish the task.
In addition, officers will engage in behavioral profiling to beef up security.
In addition, officers will engage in behavioral profiling to beef up security.
According to Transport Minister John Baird, airport security teams are being trained on how to single out suspicious travellers.
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