¶ … Against the Expanded Use of Full-Body Scanner in Airports
Argument
The use of full body scanners in airports is a method that is too invasive because it actually produces pictures of the individual's body and as well the method is time consuming and expensive and as well there are viable alternatives available.
Support/Evidence
Cost, Risk, Passenger Inconvenience, and Privacy Concerns
Jim Arkedis a reporter for 'The Hill' relates that body scanner in 2011 cost approximately $700 million. In addition Arkedis is reports that a viable alternative is that of 'smart-screening' or construction of a security net that screens passengers for those which are potentially dangerous which would assist in "balancing risk, passenger inconvenience and privacy concerns." (2010) According to Arkedis, smart screening would further save money. Arkedis reports, "it is time to let the selectee list think for itself.
B. Alternatives Exist to Combat Terrorist Acts
With technological innovation, the list could be transformed into a "smart" anti-terrorism...
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