Original Message-----
From: Mr. Anonymous
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 5:18 PM
To: TSA agent
Subject: Got Feedback : Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Current Date/Time: 8/27/2010 6:17:31 PM
Airport: Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Date/Time of Travel:
Airline & Flight Number:
Checkpoint/Area of Airport:
TSA Employee: (If Known):
Compliment/Complaint: I have very grave concerns for TSA implementing the new naked body scanners in airports across the country. It has been proven that the radiation used to scan beneath the clothes does not effectively catch bomb parts and prolonged exposure causes genetic mutation in lab rats. It's insulting to see the exposure to this radiation propagated as "harmless mimi-waves". It's even more insulting that I'm not allowed to see my own image for my own peace of mind as proof TSA agents aren't saving images of people naked or possibly enjoying seeing people naked or little boys and girls unclothed. Plus it still upsets me that it blatantly ignores and violates constitutional law that prevents the government from unecessary searches and siezures to American citizens when these searches should be focused on non- Americans. I repeat, NON-AMERICANS. Fix this problem immediately. As a tax payer, I have a small stake of ownership in the physical organization TSA. Please let me know if you can try to help make us safe and not harass US citizens like I'm in Communist China.
Would you like a response?: Yes
Passenger’s Name:
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Dear Mr. Anonymous,
This is to acknowledge receipt of your concern regarding the use of Advanced Imaging Technology by TSA at airports around the country. You should be aware that not all of the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) is x-ray based. At Bush Intercontinental Airport-Houston, the AIT's we will receive and operate are based on millimeter wave technology, similar cell phone usage. You can learn more about this technology at www.tsa.gov. In so far as you being able to view your own image, that would be technically difficult considering the fact that the observation booth is removed from the scanner location view. This is done on purpose, so the observing Officer cannot see the actual person. The AIT's are programmed from factory to be incapable of saving an image, and our Officers do not have the capacity to change that feature. We even require that no Officer may be in the observation booth with a camera or cell phone to additionally ensure no separate photographs can be taken.
I can tell that you feel very passionate about your privacy and we take that passion seriously. However, you are not correct about violating Constitutional Law. Our searches are administrative searches only and the Supreme Court has substantiated the constitutionality of this type of search. You provide your consent every time you choose to take this mode of transportation. And in so far as searches performed on "non-Americans" only, I would hasten to remind you that we have plenty of evidence for terrorist activities from both foreign and domestic persons. If the ability to profile proved successful, our job would be easier, however, evidence proves that is not an accurate nor assured method to perform our Mission. Our Mission is quite simple, to maintain the security of the traveling public. Methods employed are often disagreed on by various parties, however, I don't think any of us really disagree that we want to travel safely.
Use of advanced technology allows a more thorough search, however, even that is up to individual consent. Anyone may choose to forgo the AIT which is just an option and in replacement receive a full body pat down. The point is to ensure that no explosive material is carried aboard the aircraft on the person. Examples such as the underwear bomber from Amsterdam is just an example of what the true enemy is willing to do to achieve their skewed political objectives. Our mission is to use any reasonable means available to ensure they are not successful.
While I recognize as you do that every measure taken seems to be an erosion on personal liberty, it is a fact that measures not taken will result is the loss of human life at the hands of the few who are willing to go to any lengths to destroy. Our job is to try to see they are not successful. I hope we can agree on that, Mr. Anonymous
Respectfully,
TSA agent
Customer Support/Quality Improvement Manager
ICMS Coordinator
Transportation Security Administration
George Bush Intercontinental Airport-Houston (IAH)
Office: (281) 848-2944
I C Me in the Solution
Building TSA’s Model Workplace
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Thank you so very much for responding to my inquiry. I appreciate your quick response and polite demeanor. Please understand that I recognize you are just doing your job and you have no real influence on the commands given from the Dept. Of Homeland Security.
As to your response to my inquiry, yes millimeter wave technology in in fact similar to cell phone technology but is still not safe for use on humans. The low level of radiation in cell phones already have shown to cause brain cancer. The doctors automatically know what side to operate on based on wether the patient is left-handed or right-handed. The FDA has yet to confirm this because it is still undertaking a six-year-plus long term investigation. The high level of cell-phone-like radiation strong enough to penetrate several layers of clothing is still very dangerous to humans.
As to images not being saved. TSA and other agencies in the UK admitted that during the initial implementation of the naked body scanners, when they said no images could be saved, images were in fact being saved and sent wirelessly to an undisclosed location. The saved images are now used for training selected TSA officials for operating the naked body scanners. A hard drive is required for any type of computer to operate. Taking your word that no images are saved on this hard drive is about as good as TSA taking foreigners word that they don't have potential weapons.
As for: "
hasten to remind you that we have plenty of evidence for terrorist activities from both foreign and domestic persons..."
Please tell me what evidence you speak of. I would feel very comfortable being unconstitutionally searched if the CIA didn't blatantly admit in the Washington Post and The London Guardian that they were aware of Umar Farouk Adbulmutallb, "the underwear bomber", and were tracking him but purposely allowed him to attempt to go through security, get on the plane, then intercept him. And even had the audacity to say that it was necessary to show Americans that stricter controls in airports are needed.
Being on private property wether at my brother's house or in an airport does not imply that I consent to giving up any freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. You must provide written proof of my consent by law anyway. If none of my tax dollars go towards supplying TSA, or city taxes go to help pay for any part of an airport, implied consent does not apply. There is no Supreme Court ruling that says otherwise.
If you choose not to reply, I understand if you think I am wasting your time. But none of my inquiries from my my first email were answered appropriately. Thank you so much for trying to help me.
~Mr. Anonymous~
On Aug 30, 2010, at 8:55 AM, "TSA" wrote:
Dear Mr. Anonymous,
This is to acknowledge receipt of your concern regarding the use of Advanced Imaging Technology by TSA at airports around the country. You should be aware that not all of the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) is x-ray based. At Bush Intercontinental Airport-Houston, the AIT's we will receive and operate are based on millimeter wave technology, similar cell phone usage. You can learn more about this technology atwww.tsa.gov. In so far as you being able to view your own image, that would be technically difficult considering the fact that the observation booth is removed from the scanner location view. This is done on purpose, so the observing Officer cannot see the actual person. The AIT's are programmed from factory to be incapable of saving an image, and our Officers do not have the capacity to change that feature. We even require that no Officer may be in the observation booth with a camera or cell phone to additionally ensure no separate photographs can be taken.
I can tell that you feel very passionate about your privacy and we take that passion seriously. However, you are not correct about violating Constitutional Law. Our searches are administrative searches only and the Supreme Court has substantiated the constitutionality of this type of search. You provide your consent every time you choose to take this mode of transportation. And in so far as searches performed on "non-Americans" only, I would hasten to remind you that we have plenty of evidence for terrorist activities from both foreign and domestic persons. If the ability to profile proved successful, our job would be easier, however, evidence proves that is not an accurate nor assured method to perform our Mission. Our Mission is quite simple, to maintain the security of the traveling public. Methods employed are often disagreed on by various parties, however, I don't think any of us really disagree that we want to travel safely.
Use of advanced technology allows a more thorough search, however, even that is up to individual consent. Anyone may choose to forgo the AIT which is just an option and in replacement receive a full body pat down. The point is to ensure that no explosive material is carried aboard the aircraft on the person. Examples such as the underwear bomber from Amsterdam is just an example of what the true enemy is willing to do to achieve their skewed political objectives. Our mission is to use any reasonable means available to ensure they are not successful.
While I recognize as you do that every measure taken seems to be an erosion on personal liberty, it is a fact that measures not taken will result is the loss of human life at the hands of the few who are willing to go to any lengths to destroy. Our job is to try to see they are not successful. I hope we can agree on that, Mr. Anonymous.
Respectfully,
TSA agent
Customer Support/Quality Improvement Manager
ICMS Coordinator
Transportation Security Administration
George Bush Intercontinental Airport-Houston (IAH)
Office: (281) 848-2944
I C Me in the Solution
Building TSA’s Model Workplace
"Just because you believe something is true doesn't make it true, but if something is true you should believe it." - Josh McDowell
CONFIDENTIALITY: The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. Access to this email by anyone other than the intended addressee is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, retention, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please reply to or forward a copy of this message to the sender and delete the message, any attachments, and any copies thereof from your system.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mr. Anonymous
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 5:18 PM
To: TSA agent
Subject: Got Feedback : Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Current Date/Time: 8/27/2010 6:17:31 PM
Airport: Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Date/Time of Travel:
Airline & Flight Number:
Checkpoint/Area of Airport:
TSA Employee: (If Known):
Compliment/Complaint: I have very grave concerns for TSA implementing the new naked body scanners in airports across the country. It has been proven that the radiation used to scan beneath the clothes does not effectively catch bomb parts and prolonged exposure causes genetic mutation in lab rats. It's insulting to see the exposure to this radiation propagated as "harmless mimi-waves". It's even more insulting that I'm not allowed to see my own image for my own peace of mind as proof TSA agents aren't saving images of people naked or possibly enjoying seeing people naked or little boys and girls unclothed. Plus it still upsets me that it blatantly ignores and violates constitutional law that prevents the government from unecessary searches and siezures to American citizens when these searches should be focused on non- Americans. I repeat, NON-AMERICANS. Fix this problem immediately. As a tax payer, I have a small stake of ownership in the physical organization TSA. Please let me know if you can try to help make us safe and not harass US citizens like I'm in Communist China.
Would you like a response?: Yes
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