These two reports from the naked picture machines were particularly interesting, especially in the context of one another, and a red flag that was raised about a potential TSA training issue of interest to most of you as well.

( Two reports from separate travel days. )

This time both Persephone and I were directed toward the naked picture machines, so we both opted out. This was at the same airport as last time (DFW), but at a different security checkpoint which was busier and had a longer line than last time (though not crazy Thanksgiving/Christmas levels by any stretch of the imagination). For reference, we ( Read more... )

Okay, recently I took a trip to Minnesota, and for the first time I was directed toward one of the naked picture machines at the airport. After everything I've read about their introduction and the things that have happened to people when they refuse them and get the "enhanced pat-down," I had long ago determined to refuse at the first opportunity ( Read more... )