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Originally Posted by halfpint
The backscatter machines, meanwhile, are low-level X-ray machines that expose bodies to as much radiation as about two minutes of flying in an airplane does. In other words, if you already use a cell phone and you already fly, you are already exposing your body to more radiation than these scanners will.
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That doesn't make it better... that proves WHY it should be avoided.
You get enough radiation naturally, you're about to get some while you fly, your nuts are getting it while your phone is in your pocket - I think missing an extra quick blast from the 10 second radiation chamber can be avoided... when others really can't.