Not only do a majority of Americans oppose full-body scans and security pat-downs at the nation’s airports but also almost half say they will opt for a different mode of traveling when possible instead of submitting to such intrusions, according to a new Zogby Interactive poll. The opposition comes not only from casual travelers but also from frequent fliers, the poll found.
Pollster John Zogby said, "It's clear the majority of Americans are not happy with TSA and the enhanced security measures recently enacted. The airlines should not be happy with 42 percent of frequent fliers seeking a different mode of transportation due to these enhancements. It seems the airlines and TSA need to come together to find a solution before the American flying public abandons both."
Just over half (52 percent) of all those polled said the enhanced security measures will not prevent terrorist activity, almost half (48 percent) say it is a violation of privacy rights, and one-third said they should not have to go through enhanced security methods to get on an airplane. Almost one-third believe the full body scans and pat-downs are tantamount to sexual harassment. More details
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OMG! they will seek to travel another way? i didnt think we had any choice BUT to fly! amazing!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT NATION. CHOICE.
ReplyDeleteWait until the body scans and sexual assaults come to a sports event, concert, or shopping mall near you. What choices will you exercise then?
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I'll bet they will be singing a different tune when the next plane blows up. Hopefully it will be full on these ignorant protesters who felt violated by body scans. One can only hope.
ReplyDeleteSeems everyone has forgotten TSA has NEVER caught a terrorist.
ReplyDeleteIt's only been after FAILED attempts with people ALREADY on the plane, which have gone through TSA SECURITY that they were even aware of the threat.
We definitely need airport security. We need EFFECTIVE security and the least intrusive methods available.
Wishing a plane would blow up is just irresponsible and childish.