McLaughlin Assignment 10 DUE 11/24/10
Based on our discussions in class and the resources listed, respond to the following questions in no less than 150 words:
The Transportation Security Administration recently instituted stricter screening procedures whereby all passengers on planes will either have to go through a high resolution X-ray machine or be subject to a “frisk” by TSA personnel. Many people have objected to the scans as being too intrusive and say they are a violation of their right to privacy under the 4th Amendment of the US Constitution.
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution reads as follows: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
Check out the TSA’s article/video on how the technology works (as well as your options as a passenger): http://www.tsa.gov/approach/tech/ait/how_it_works.shtm
And read the following USA Today article on public opinion regarding the scanning: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-01-11-security-poll_N.htm
In your opinion, are the enhanced security screening methods a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment? Why or why not? If so, how would you respond to the argument that it makes air travel safer for everyone? If not, how would you answer the accusation that the scanner is an electronic “strip search”? Lastly, would you be willing to go through the scanning machine? Why/why not?
In my opinion, the enhanced security screening methods are not a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment because I feel that it doesn’t even have to do with your privacy. In a sense it’s not doing anything harmful to you or asking you uncomfortable questions or putting you in a situation where anything is exposed about you that you would call “Private” all that this method is doing is scanning your body to see if you are carrying anything harmful. Nothing else can be seen so how is that invasion of your privacy and if people are talking about their private areas I love how for something that might help us fight crime and terrorist people say that they are being exposed but then again they can pose naked for magazines or go on TV and run around naked and say nothing but for this it’s a big deal ? I personally do feel that it does make travel safer for everyone because it is making sure no one is brining anything into the air plane that shouldn’t be with them, and I think its ridiculous that people can even think that it’s a electronic “strip search” that’s something stupid in my opinion and if they think that this is a electronic strip search I wonder what else they think about the rest of the security methods we have placed by the government that some don’t even know about. I would be willing to go through the scanning machine because I have nothing to hide so why not, what are they going to see nothing a outline of my body I’m sure that everyone has seen one of those.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, technically these body scans are a violation of a person right to privacy. The amendment states certain things, like "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated." So, this is saying that anyone's safety and privacy in their homes, papers and other effects should not be violated at all against any circumstances. To take a scan of the body without any clothes on, and having the feeling that someone will be looking at it in the airport, is enough to make someone not want it done. In the video, it said that the computers that the officers look at with the scans are unable to transfer, save or print any pictures, and this is actually wrong. How else would the pictures be able to be on the World Wide Web, if someone there did not transfer them and save them to put them up? Even if the picture is unidentifiable, I still feel that looking at anyone's body exposed like that is a violation. I found it very odd, that 75% of the adults surveyed, actually agreed with having the full body scan. I would think that the health risks would be a big concern to people, because all the electromagnetic waves are going into your system, and could essentially ruin the cells in your body one day and possibly result in cancer. Even though today, people use technology in their homes that could cause this, why take even more risks and higher chances of getting something, by going into a scanner. I love the fact that the person can refuse to take the scan at all, and even if they tell you no, they have no right to do that. People should always have the wise choices to make, if it means putting your whole body out there, and risking your life. I don't care how much people think it can save everyone, because I feel that airplanes will always be very dangerous to be on, and they also expose radiation enough to harm you. I am fine with the pat down, even if it means someone would be touching me. I know that usually, no one would try to harm me, and it is less violating than an x-ray seeing through your body, rather than touching on top. I would never choose to go through the scanner, because I am putting myself at risk physically and publicly, since it can get online. There will always be someone who can be a danger to society, but having background information on every person, may be a better idea. I think it is horrible to even have very young children go through that thing, like they think a 3 year old baby would have a bomb. Overall, the idea may have good intentions, but it seems to be doing more harm than good.
ReplyDeleteAnastasia Papis pd 5
I feel like the new X-ray idea i a COMPLETE, violation of the fourth amenment. even tho you can not tell who the person is after the shot is taken, it is sill embaressing to possibly have your naked image leaked for anyone to see. Some people might photo shop faces on to it and just be immature about it .
ReplyDeleteI also believe that only do random searches is a bit crazy it should be everyone . if America wants to be safe then cheak everyone, even the children !
--jamie torney
In my opinion I feel as though the enhanced security screening methods are a violation of a persons right to privacy under the fourth amendment. Every time I wish to leave the State or Country I shouldn't have to be groped or put through a body scanner that takes nude photos of me. It's violating my rights and my privacy. Of course it makes air travel safer and I know the government is only trying to look out for us but I feel as though they can find a different solution to this problem. No one would want to be put through a body scanner or groped when they have nothing to hide. They should only pull out they people they feel are suspicious. They are going to start cracking down on the people and no one is going to take it lightly. There are many wise people in our government and I am sure someone can find an alternative to this problem. Honestly I would not be willing to go through this scanning machine because I would feel very violated and it would make me feel very uncomfortable.
ReplyDelete-Chrysanthe Thomatos Pd. 3
sarah han
ReplyDeleteperiod 5
No, the enhanced security screening method is not a violation of a person's right to privacy under the fourth amendment. it is said in the amendment " ... against unreasonable searches and seizures... " The reason for the searches is to ensure safety of the public and to make sure there is no terrorists act happening again. It also feels safer knowing that terrorists have to think twice before entering an airport. Yes, I would be willing to go through the scanning machines because its a procedure that must be taken before going on an airplane.
Period 5
ReplyDeleteThe fourth amendment is against unreasonable searches and seizures. To me the scanners are a violation of people’s privacy, but it’s for a good cause, so they aren’t unreasonable at all. The scan helps people see if anyone is hiding guns or anything else in places where no one would expect. But it’s a violation because the scan goes under the surface, and it’s not like a normal X-ray where all you see is bones, they actually show the full person underneath. It does make traveling better for everyone, but like the video stated, an officer that we don’t know checks these scans. Some people aren’t comfortable with having a total stranger look at photos of their body so they might choose another method of being scanned. How do we know that we can trust that stranger to look at them? Like you said in class, those photos can’t be erased, so how do we know what can happen in the future? I myself am iffy about going under the machine. After seeing the video and the photos of how much they show, I think it’s a little too far. I like that idea better than being frisked by the attendant’s or who ever does the scanning, but I still would not want to go under the procedure of a full body scan.
I don't believe the body scanning(s) are a violation of the fourth amendment because; the amendment states "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated..." The key word there is UNREASONABLE. The nation has all reason to check person's due to a certain type. We have had many attacks domestically & abroad. These have all been the same in most cases. As in, the same types of people and the same motives. Also, 99 percent of these attacks are done in flight. So, I don't think it is a big deal for the checking to occur, (if done properly). For my argument, I would respond by explain that these checking are just another procedure the nation has to do insure our security. I believe it is better to check one person; than to have many of people injured or in worst case situation death. It shows the body bare, because only heaven knows what people harmful things people have and where they can be hiding it. People aren't just using the conventional, bomb on the inside of the shirt trick. Criminals don't not want to be found and they have very mischievous tricks up their sleeves. They will do whatever they need to in order to get what they want done. I would be willing to go through the scanner. It might be a little weird and not the most useful of your time. But hey, if you have nothing to hide, you should be somewhat willing to go through with it.
ReplyDeleteCeCe Howard.
Period 5.
My opinion comes down to the way our world runs, and how American has and easily can be a huge target. However With America being at fault for that the citizens should not have to pay with clearly losing their fourth amendment, because if a person lets down their right of being "secure" for themselves never mind their home or other ownership then that is the most sacred and once that disobeyed then it’s very obvious to everyone how America has to stoop so low to break an amendment but with their genius technology they can't come up with anything less perverted or violating. I’m pretty sure the president wouldn't agree for himself to basically be harassed, and/or seen nude, so why should everyone else. This does not only disobey the amendment but also the human right in a person’s religion, and any other belief. \
ReplyDeleteIf a child is looking suspicious what are they supposed to do strongly frisk them? That can cause a child to be scared, and not to be sexist but especially a girl. Not everyone is innocent so the government can just assume that it’s only going to be middle aged people. It’s not right and we do in fact have the technology and the brains to be cleaner.
Georgina P
Period:3
In my opinion the enhanced security methods are not a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment. They are for the safety of all the people and will help avoid dangerous circumstances. A large percentage of people agree with this for they believe they will help stop terrorism on planes. In response to people who say that they are an electronic “strip search” I would rebottle with the fact that the only people who see the pictures are highly trained security. The security will be in a closed off room away from all other people. The pictures also don’t look like a naked body but more of a blue blurb shape. It takes a lot of time and effort to change the pictures in way to make the person appear naked. Overall this new security will preserve the safety of passengers during travel times and avoid future attacks.
ReplyDelete~Sarah Bianchi
The enhanced security screening methods clearly violate a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment. However, I think that the government does possess a “probable cause,” and that is terrorism. I think most people would prefer a screening to a terrorist attack. It does make air travel safer for everyone because thanks to the technology, any threats will be detected. This method could potentially save thousands of lives. If this technology had been present prior to the 9/11 attacks, many lives could have been saved. I would agree to go through the scanning machine if it means my trip is going to be 100% worry free. I think safety should be the number one priority. As former victims of terrorism, Americans should be willing to try their best to prevent future terrorist attacks. If using these enhanced security screening methods help in that goal, then we should all be ready to do just that.
ReplyDeleteMariela Ortiz (period 3)
I do think that the enhanced security screening methods are a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment, because the 4th amendment says, ‘The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue….’ If they force a person walk into the machine, it’s not right. If the person has never crime before, why should he or she be force to walk in to the scanning machine? If the government really wants to make air travel safe, I think I will prefer be searched by a worker, because I defiantly won’t walk into the scanning machine.
ReplyDeletePd 5
The fourth amendment of the Bill of Rights protects people against “unreasonable searches and seizures” which the enhanced security screening methods is a clear violation of. The mere fact that as citizens, we do not have the privacy of self is degrading. As a society we enter a social contract to ensure our protection of not only being but of our rights as well. It is stated that the search must be reasonable but the reality is that if the security screening method is rejected then the person must submit to a full body pat down by a TSA agent making it no better. It is not reasonable to suspect everybody of terrorism as shown by Katz vs. United States (1967), it was stated that a search occurs only when society expects it to be reasonable which these screening methods are not. These travelers have not shown probable cause to be searched yet they are subjected to a scan equivalent to stripping naked which violates the 4th amendment and their natural rights which brings back the idea of the social contract. A government’s actions can only be justified if it is for the overall good of the people but these scanners are only the start of what seems to be an technology race between the US and terrorists; almost like the arms race of the Cold War.
ReplyDeleteThe argument for these scanners is that it makes air travel safer for everyone but it leaves out the idea that while we are hurting society as a whole, giving the government the ability to search without having reasonable doubt is only creating a slippery slope in which we justify giving up our rights in the name of safety. How much more human rights are we willing to give up? Essentially this screening method is a “strip search.” There is no bright line for the amount of power we give to the TSA while the government justifies all these security methods by throwing out sound bites such as “9/11” “terrorists.” There is no end to the ingenuity of terrorists but there must be an endpoint to the violation of our rights. I would not be willing to go through the machines because I feel that they violate my rights as a citizen so I consider not going through my version of civil disobedience.
In my opinion these enhances security screening methods are a violation of a person's right under the fourth amendment. The Fourth amendment states that there is a right of the people to be..... secure against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall no be violated. This amendment is under law and if these security screenings take place they will be a violation to peoples rights. One major change like this can happen, then the next day we'll have all our amendments taken away from us which is something possible in the U.S. because of the unpredictable things that the U.S. does. Screenings should have options, a full body search is a more reasonable option than the actual X-Ray machine.
ReplyDeleteIf the X-Rays took place then air travel will become more "safer", it's just an option that is more quick, organized and safer. Although it might be safer and such this method to keep airports safe is a violation and there should be other options to keep everyone comfortable and at the same time safe; there can always be different methods the Transportation Security Administration can make up that will keep everything as well as everyones rights balanced and reasonable. The X-Ray is a method that can cause chaos and too much controversy.
The scanner is like a strip search, except your not taking your clothes off your just being scanned and having a nude photo revealed of your self for "safety" purposes. I wouldn't be willing to go through to the strip search I rather have a full body search, it's as quick as a screening and it won't violate any ones amendments or violate anyone in general.
-CHRISTINA CHRONOS prd 3
In my opinion, the enhanced security screening methods are a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment. However, one must give up some rights in order to ensure saftey of everyone. Enhanced security screening makes air travel safer because it is a faster way of making sure that people have safe flight. I agree that the scanner is like an electronic strip search but its a faster way than getting a pat down or other alternatives. Also, based on the video there are certain procedures and regulations that TSA has to follow and that includes the privacy that it comes along with when people are scanned.
ReplyDeleteShazia Rahaman prd 3
I believe that the enhanced security screening is directing towards good intentions but the actual following through is complicated. The fact that it’s random selection can be unfair – because if the airport is going to check people might as well as check everyone but then that would take too long. But then picking and choosing certain people… unfortunately certain ethnicities are going too targeted more than others. It hard to say to say if its violating the fourth amendment because while it is going too far for the individual it’s just following the idea of the social contract : to lift some personal rights for the well being of everyone as a society. This method can be very effective and terrorism can be less of a hassle if this works, but people are going to get way annoyed and upset because it’s not cool to have someone have scan you or touch you more heavily than usual. On the flip side, if we let this happen, then this will be one more thing that the government will see a green light to push the rights of the fourth amendment.
ReplyDeleteI can’t speak for anyone else but I know that if I were to be stopped I would rather be patted down, I’m not too sure why, the whole almost naked idea is disturbing. At least with being patted down no one will actually see anything and also I would request a female to do it which I hope I have the access too. It would definitely be annoying – I’d be upset the entire time as someone pats me down and I’d probably be really aggressive if someone touches me a little too much. So yeah, for me personally, I would just hope that I never get stopped.
Livianette Cabrera
period 3
I do think the enhanced security screening methods are a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment. An excerpt from the fourth amendment of the constitution states: “…against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause…and particularly describing the persons or things to be seized.” Techniqually according to this excerpt there should be no scanning at airports at all. It really depends on how you define unreasonable search and seizures. To me putting innocent people in machines, treating everyone like a suspect, and sending data to a remote location to be analyzed is pretty unreasonable. Without a warrant of probable cause searches are not even supposed to take place. Particularly describing the things to be seized is also supposed to be practiced. Because the searchers are looking for multiple things like guns, bombs, chemicals, knives, etc. they cannot name a specific item. So not only is the new technology a violation the old ones are as well. Now, if it is to protect the common welfare of the general public then they should be allowed to conduct some form of security monitoring to keep everyone safe. However, the level of amendment breaking here is just too extreme, it’s not okay. I personally would be willing to go through the scanning machine. Unless you’re a celebrity I doubt employees are going to put your random no name self on the internet. Even if they do, the face is distorted so you can claim it’s not you.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Iachetta
Period 3
I would say that it does violate it because they either give u the choice of being touched very aggressively or to be taken a naked picture of you. I would say that there differently has to be other ways to make air flight alot safer then having to do the scanner or the frisk. I would not want to go through the scanning machine because i would not feel comfortable having a stranger looking at a picture of me in the sketched or the black and white picture.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the enhanced screening methods are a violation to out right to privacy under the fourth amendment.Even though 78 percent of people in USA Todays poll said it was alright I believe that there needs to be a balance between a keeping us safe and giving up rights. Sometimes i feel that scale is tipped to high towards giving up rights where we give too much to feel safe. First its a full body scan and whats next there going to want to tap your phones to protect you. I understand that it may make airports more safe however i feel there are other ways of keeping security while avoiding the breaking of out rights. I would be fine with a more thorough search and frisk. How would people feel if they where searching on google and saw that someone had posted a nude photo of oyu of these TSA scanners. I have personally heard and seen, there are already leaked photos of people from TSA scanners. I would not walk through these scanners because of the principle that it does deny you your rights whether that right be tampered or trashed its still your right and should never be taken.
ReplyDeleteI think that the full body search is going a little crazy. Yes it is going to far but they are trying to keep us save . I think that it is a violation of our fourth amendment. We don’t have a choice it is either go through a full body scan or get a pat down. The pat down is very throw and they do touch every part of your body. Some people are not happy with this because they think it is a violation of there fourth amendment and that you are chosen at random and then you have that choice to either a pat down or go through the body scanner it is there choice but if you don’t do either you can’t board the plane. I believe that it is a lot safer to go through all of this to make sure we are safe and protected. I think that I would go through the scanner because I feel that it is a violation of your privacy but I don’t want people touching me at all and I rather them take a picture of me than anybody touching any part of me and I think that is more of a violation than a scan.
ReplyDeleteI do think it is extremely important to have good strict security for airlines but this new system may be a little too much over the top. I for one would not allow them to take a x-ray of my body that reveals as much as a nude picture would. But if we expect to fly safely from terrorists we must be willing to go through the same random searches. Which was fine at first, but now to only have the option of getting x-rayed or frisked is taking things up to a whole new level. This ties into the 4th amendment, and I do think it violates our rights. There are many other ways to keep air traveling safe for everyone without taking it to extreme measures.
ReplyDelete-Jessica Morales
I believe that the enhanced security screening methods ARE in fact a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment. Even though terror alerts have been at a somewhat high, people should be able to be notified about these checks when or before buying their plane tickets, just so that they are aware of what will be happening, and that it will be absolutely mandatory if chosen. I believe that if measures like this are taken, people will feel more comfortable as they know that there is a chance it will be happening. I also believe that the full body xrays should be destroyed as SOON after it is taken and looked thru. The people should also have something to sign, that says they will be destroyed. I also believe that it does make air travel much safer, it assures that nothing can get thru to the plane if all people are checked. Knowing that it would be for my own safety, yes, I would go through a scanning machine if necessary.
ReplyDelete-Chelsea R. PD 3
Before watching the video provided by the TSA, I did in fact believe that this new technology was a violation of a person's right to privacy under the fourth amendment. After watching the video on how the enhanced security screening menthod works, I now believe otherwise. According to the video, the officer assisting you never sees the image of you produced by the machine. The image is evaluated by another officer remotely located in a secured room. That officer will never see the passenger.A privacy filter is applied to the X-ray,blurring the face of the image to protect the passenger's identity. The image produced is similar to the one produced at a doctor's office. The image produced can in no way can be stored, transmitted, printed, or saved. Often the argument is that somehow these images could be hacked and revealed all over the internet. I think that you have a better chance of having x-rays taken at a doctor's office, or an MRI revealed on the internet before the ones produced by airport security. At a doctor's office the images are saved on the computer, printed, and stored under your name and file. With a simple hacking of the computer, all of these images can be leaked all over the web. Also, uploading pictures to social networking sites are even riskier. A friend of mine had her facebook hacked recently. The hacker was able to put an x-ray effect over another girl's picture, exposing her nude all over the internet. It is more than likely that the people walking through the scanners have facebooks or images on other websites and are at a higher risk of getting exposed before entering the airport.
ReplyDeleteSHARON KAHN
I feel as though the enhanced security screening methods is a violation of a persons right to privacy under the fourth amendment. The Fourth amendment states that "there is a right of the people to be..... secure against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall no be violated." Even though there are terror alerts that have been at a high, people should be able to be notified about these random checks. Enhanced security screening makes air travel safer because it is a faster way of making sure that people have safe flight.
ReplyDelete-ariana medunjanin period 3
In my opinion, the enhanced security screening methods are not a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment because the world is so safe now a days that we have to do crazy things such as this to make sure that no terriosts are going on the plane. However, not everyone is going to have to go under this screening. Security in airports are trained to know the kinds of people to look out for such as face expressions, looking nervous, fidgiting, sweating etc. They are designed to have a good idea of who is suspecious. However, i do see how this can affect regular people if they are chosen to go through the screening. The screening take a full naked body picture of someone which can be seen by many people and could automatically be put on photoshop. This can be made into nude photos put all over the internet which is going to be a huge controversey. This will however make traveling safer for everyone because they now know they are going safely on a plane and wont have to worry if suspecious people are on the plane. It is a smart way of keeping U.S travels safe and preventing attacks on us citizens. I think I would hesitently go through a scanning machine because I know I am not a suspecious suspect and I do not want my naked body being seen by strangers.
ReplyDeleteALEXA KANE PERIOD 3
The fourth amendment does protect people against “unreasonable search and seizures” and security screening methods are a clear violation, I do not believe it is acceptable in this case. To me the fourth amendment can be taken in different ways, what it reasonable to one person may not be reasonable to another. Unfortunately in this case it doesn’t seem to matter what the people think. Innocent people are being put in machines to be scanned and analyzed is a bit extreme. Without a search warrant or probable cause there is no right that anyone of authority can search an “innocent person” (until proven to be suspicious) This is now giving people the right and power to treat everyone like a criminal and if this is so then when does it stop, will this continue to escalate. I understand that searching people at airports is “to protect the common welfare of the general public” but these machines are taking things to another extent. There does need to be some means of searching and security check but not with these machines. Our government is run by the people and putting the people into these machines looses trust and even make people feel more unsafe rather than safe. We all have the right to our privacy and it seems to me that this is slowly being taken away from us.
ReplyDeleteKatelyn Disalvo pd 3
In my opinion, the enhanced security screening methods are a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment but It does makes air travel safer for everyone but I'm sure this TSA Scanner will bring many arguments. You sometimes have to break the law to get things done. Since many wont feel comfortable with the scan they can refuse but then they get a “strip search". I don't really like the strip search that i wish they changed into a less over feeling your whole body search but then again since you denied the scan they must feel suspicious to why. Lastly I will be willing to go through the scanning machine because I have nothing to hide. We complain and complain about getting this done and trying to make our country a safer country ever since 911 but when action are made we still complain. I think we should be satisfied with what they give us and make whatever is best out of it. Yes it will be frustrating if you travel a lot to be search so many time but its worthy just know every search make is closer to find that terrorist or drug dealer that whats to harm our own country.
ReplyDeleteWhen we first had this conversation in class, I was completely against the screening. After watching the video I am not 100% against it. I do, however, still strongly believe that the methods are a violation of a person’s fourth amendment right, because according to the fourth amendment everyone has a right to privacy, so I do think that making the screenings optional was a really good idea. I do happen to agree with the accusation that the scanners are an electronic “strip search” because the worker viewing the photos does see you naked. I also agree with the fact with the argument that it does make traveling by air a lot safer.
ReplyDeleteKim Hanlon period 5
The Transperation security AdministrTION HASS RECENTLY ENFORCED STRICTER SCREENING PROCEDURES IN ALL U.S. AIRPORTS. Plane passengers have to go through a high resolution X-ray scanner or be frisked by T.S.A personnel. many passengers object to the scans because they feel that they are too intrusive and that the "frisk" violates them. The 4th Amendement of the U.S. constitution states that individuals have the right to be secure with themmselves, homes, papers, and effects, against unreasonnable searchs and seizures.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, i feel that the T.S.A. has come up with two ways in which to go throught security. I feel that they tried their best in order to provide a system that will help eliminate any possible threats air passengers when they are flying. The previous system has failed. thus, endangering the lives of innocent people. people need to realize that ths invasive security procedure is not a violation of the 4th Amendment. When a passenger decides to fly he or she needs too be made aware of the procedure that the T.S.A. is enforcing. It is your choice to decide to become a passenger. The airline industry has a very important passenger. the airline industry has a very important obligition to keep passengers and no -passengers the safest possible. The destruction and devastation that the u.s. has already endored is the reason why we need to look at this system as a security measure and not as a viloation to our 4th Amendment.
Vittorio Rivera Priod 3
I do believe that the enhanced security screening methods are a violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment. However the constitution also states to protect we the people. And by doing so these enhanced security screening methods must be put in place to ensure our peoples flights one hundred percent safe. It is also because of the people these drastic measures have taken place; if we didn't make attempts at doing so many illegal things these drastic measures would probably not be needed. I feel that no matter what is given to the people, good or bad we will always find something wrong with it and complain. If these new security systems were not in place, we would have argued that we needed a better system at the airports now that we have one its a problem. I personally don't care about these new systems there not affecting me negatively, if anything they are helping me to ensure my safety. Go ahead take my pic & feel me up....ITS ALL GOOD !
ReplyDeleteI say that the enhanced security method is a violation of the fourth amendment because that is invading our privacy. I agree that it is important for the aiports to that check because of the guy with the underwear bomb but it still invades peoples privacy to their own parts of their body, like i wouldnt want a guy touching me in a inapropriate spot. I wouldnt go through the scanner because i dont know what they would do with the opicture of me after they take it, some people can be really imature and put it on the internet.
ReplyDeleteChristopher Caraballo period 5
i think that strict security in all airline places is very important but not to the point where it goes against a persons right. taking x-rays of the persons whole body available to see under their clothes in the screening is way too much over the top and most definetely a violation of a persons right. I wouldnt go through the screening because i would honestly feel uncomfortable about that. I wouldnt allow them to force me to do something i wouldnt want to do.
ReplyDelete- Tanya Castillo
I don't think these scanning are against the fourth amendment at all. The fourth amendment states "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, ... but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” KEYWORDS: "Upon probable cause.."
ReplyDeleteNow, we all all know the nation has been under attack during recent years, so I believe this is another way of the country being kept safe. Especially with traveling within the skies (which is one of the most difficult & vulnerable ways of traveling);the scanning is one of the newest/ most technological ways of keeping tabs. To answer the argument, basically, this nation is evolving in technology and this was something bound to happen. If you have nothing to hide, then why not. Things happen and criminals can easily get through, if they just have a manual search. Criminals don't just do regular things, they are getting more knowledge and getting things past way easier. It is up to us, to keep up with the times especially when it involves our safety. Besides, with most studies and articles more Americans seem to be okay with the search. If asked, I would go through the machine with no problems.
In my opinion I feel as though the enhanced security screening methods are a violation of a persons right to privacy under the fourth amendment. A person should not have to be put through a scanner where a nude-like image is shown, or be grouped in order to travel. It is a violation of public space and privacy. The effect of insuring safer air travel is understandable, because the government is taking action to eliminate terrorist attacks, I believe alternative solution can be found. It is unfair to put a innocent person through a body scanner, or be searched when they are doing nothing wrong. The guilty people should not be allowed to ruin air travel for the rest. Suspicious and random people should be chosen for additional searching. If they start cracking down on everyone at once, this could result in people not wanting to travel using the airplane. I know that I would not be willing to go trough the new body scanner when traveling. I would feel completely violated and uncomfortable.
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In my opinion, the enhanced security screening methods are not violation of a person’s right to privacy under the fourth amendment. The fourth amendment states, "'The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." However, this is to keep our country safe. Even though it is examining our bodies, it is for security to see only and all they are looking for is to see any weapons. It is a new way to ensure that we are safe while we are traveling. It is not violating our rights, it is protecting our rights to ensure that we don't have our plane blown up while traveling. Since we have been careless in the past (example Sept. 11, 2001) we need to do anything to make sure that it does not occur again especially with our world being as unsafe as it is. I would not mind going through the scanner because it is to ensure my safety and others around me, I have nothing to hide so I don't mind going through it.
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My opinion on the TSA Screen scanning Methods going on. I feel that it is an invasion of privacy. I feel that the scanning is absolutely ridiculous. Im uncomfortable with the idea that there is a picture of use basically naked I feel that it is an Invasion of our privacy and our amendments. I think that there is other alternatives to this problem, but taking a picture of us naked i feel is uncalled for.
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I believe that the new X-RAy scanning is in violation of the foruth amendment. I understand that they want to try and protect everyone but at the same time its like your violating peoples privacy. I think its sick that they are going to do random searches too, they're just going to pick out poeple that look suspicious or may look like a terrorist and what if there is someone who doesnt look like one and they have a bomb. IF you want to do a random search then do everybody not randomly choose people that look a little odd. I agree with JAMIE even the children.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that the new scanners that the TSA has implemented all around the country are in violation of our right to privacy under the 4th Amendment. I believe in this because of the images I've seen that these new scanners produce. The pictures don't even look real. No private parts are clearly exposed and you don't have to go through a frisk in which you are intensely patted down. For anyone who thinks that this scanner is an electronic "strip-search", have you ever been strip searched? The scanners are not removing your clothing and no one is physically touching you. People should be happy about this new method; I'm sure it is permitting less and less weapons to board a plane everyday. I would be willing to go through the scanner if necessary. It's not like the pictures taken are of any use to anything else besides safety.
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