Bangkoktraveler Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Orwellians will love this new machine that some claim will show a person's nipples, testicles, etc. while they stand in line to be searched at airports. US gets its first one at Phoenix airport. Article can be found here HERE Not to be out done, Homeland Security has been keeping records on everybody coming and leaving the US. A person's terrorist score may be higher depending if they get a window seat or an aisle seat. What meal they order is also calculated into the terrorist score. Oh, I almost forgot, how you pay for the ticket is used also in the equation. Article can be found HERE I guess now nobody wants an aisle seat nor wants a special meal. Here is a list of FACTORS USED TO RATE PASSENGERS' RISK Some of the records and information weighed by the government's Automated Targeting System in assessing international travelers' potential as terrorist or criminal risks. â?¢ Passenger manifests â?¢ Immigration control records â?¢ Information from personal searches â?¢ Property seizure records â?¢ Vehicle seizure records â?¢ Aircraft arrival records â?¢ Visa data â?¢ FBI National Criminal Information Center data â?¢ Treasury enforcement actions involving people and businesses â?¢ Dates of flight reservation and travel â?¢ Passenger name â?¢ Passenger seat information â?¢ Passenger address â?¢ Form of travel payment â?¢ Billing address â?¢ E-mail address â?¢ Telephone numbers â?¢ Travel itinerary â?¢ Miles flown as a frequent flyer â?¢ Travel agency used â?¢ Travel agent who made arrangements â?¢ Passenger travel status â?¢ History of one-way travel â?¢ History of not showing up for flights â?¢ Number of bags â?¢ [color:red]Special services, such as need for wheelchair or special meals for dietary or religious reasons[/color] â?¢ Voluntary/involuntary upgrades â?¢ Historical changes to the passenger's record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damen Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Orwellians will love this new machine that some claim will show a person's nipples, testicles, etc. while they stand in line to be searched at airports. US gets its first one at Phoenix airport. Article can be found here HERE Not to be out done, Homeland Security has been keeping records on everybody coming and leaving the US. A person's terrorist score may be higher depending if they get a window seat or an aisle seat. What meal they order is also calculated into the terrorist score. Oh, I almost forgot, how you pay for the ticket is used also in the equation. Article can be found HERE I guess now nobody wants an aisle seat nor wants a special meal. Here is a list of FACTORS USED TO RATE PASSENGERS' RISK Some of the records and information weighed by the government's Automated Targeting System in assessing international travelers' potential as terrorist or criminal risks. â?¢ Passenger manifests â?¢ Immigration control records â?¢ Information from personal searches â?¢ Property seizure records â?¢ Vehicle seizure records â?¢ Aircraft arrival records â?¢ Visa data â?¢ FBI National Criminal Information Center data â?¢ Treasury enforcement actions involving people and businesses â?¢ Dates of flight reservation and travel â?¢ Passenger name â?¢ Passenger seat information â?¢ Passenger address â?¢ Form of travel payment â?¢ Billing address â?¢ E-mail address â?¢ Telephone numbers â?¢ Travel itinerary â?¢ Miles flown as a frequent flyer â?¢ Travel agency used â?¢ Travel agent who made arrangements â?¢ Passenger travel status â?¢ History of one-way travel â?¢ History of not showing up for flights â?¢ Number of bags â?¢ [color:red]Special services, such as need for wheelchair or special meals for dietary or religious reasons[/color] â?¢ Voluntary/involuntary upgrades â?¢ Historical changes to the passenger's record I feel sorry for the screeners who have to look at all those overweight middle aged women! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Cool, a scan of Britney Spears ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 A question arises in my mind is [color:red]"if a screen operator looks at a minor with this device". [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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