Zogby: 61 Percent Oppose Body Scans, Half Will Seek Other Way To Travel

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