Adam Savage: TSA saw my junk, missed 12" razor blades

[KansasVoter]

The TSA isn't the most respected of governmental agencies right now, but at least it comes by the poor reputation honestly. The lack of standards, inconsistent application of searches and policies, and occasional rude agent all combine to make flying an unpleasant experience. It's often derided as "security theater," which describes the experience of Mythbuster Adam Savage before a recent flight.

Savage was put through the full-body scanner, and while he joked that it made his penis feel small, no one seemed to notice the items he was carrying on his person. The video tells the rest of the story.

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/11/adam-savage-tsa-saw-my-junk-missed-12-razor-blades.ars

[sally cat]

1. Looks like we're gonna need a bigger scanner.

[KansasVoter]

2. true

[mdmc]

3. 1

[frylock]

4. knr

[HopeHoops]

5. "What the fuck, TSA?"

:rofl:

[_ed_]

6. The illusion of security

If you think the TSA makes you safe, you're a fool. Michael Chertoff is laughing all the way to the bank.