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		ceejayoz on Dec 12, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Pornoscanners trivially defeated by pancake-shaped... > They aren't meant to detect explosives. Yes, they are. http://www.tsa.gov/approach/tech/ait/faqs.shtm > Advanced imaging technology safely screens passengers for both metallic and non-metallic threats, including weapons and explosives, which may be concealed under a passengers’ clothing without physical contact to keep the traveling public secure.

kujhytrtyu on Dec 12, 2010 [–]

That's a TSA website - it also claims that they are professionals working for our security.

ceejayoz on Dec 13, 2010 | [–]

The scanners may not do a good job of it, but it's pretty clear that one of the things they were sold as doing is detecting explosives.

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