“Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
Benjamin Franklin
vs.
Full Body Scanners at airports.
Of course without security we might not have a life to enjoy liberty. But, what is the cost of our security? Full body scanners are creepy. I don't want anyone to be able to have this view of my body. We were told that these images wouldn't be made public but last week images were leaked. In this day in age we all know nothing is secret anymore. And what about the possibilities that the radiation from the scanners could be harmful? Do we just trust what we are told? Where has that gotten us?
Afghanistan, Iraq, deficit, republicans, democrats, tea baggers, organized religion, government listening to our phone calls, information gathering Facebook, debit cards, internet cookies (they really aren't delicious), google (sorry I love you but you are collecting all sorts of information about us along with Facebook.)
I guess I'm grateful that I'm not flying anytime soon. I might never fly again now. Well maybe after I loose 20 more pounds and get a boob lift. I'll need to look good for my photo. Do you think they are available wallet sized?
originally posted on 11/21/10
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