Sunday, November 14, 2010

Some believe new airport procedures resemble Nazi tactics

WASHINGTON (ACNS) – New pat down procedures at airports are leaving many passengers feeling like criminals. Some liken this approach to the Nazis and wonder what is becoming of personal freedom in America.

Examinations involve touching of the breasts and genitals with a more intense touch than before. Where available, however, passengers may be able to use a body scanner. Passengers are subjected to this treatment when they set off a metal detector or there is another screening anomaly. "Too much change in your pocket is not a reason to be treated like a criminal," one frequent flyer commented.

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