Are Body Scanners Safe?

I think the answer is we just don't know.

I've read an article from a DNA researcher that might have put me over the top.  Between my own scan cancer and both my mom and dad, I think it's time to bypass the scanners.

http://myhelicaltryst.blogspot.com/2010/11/tsa-x-ray-backscatter-body-scanner.html

I really don't want to make the TSA people angry, they're just doing their job and I'm sure they don't want to work next to those evil machines any more than I want to get inside.

I'll just have to be extra-charming. ( how hard can THAT be? )


Update - 11/2/2011

Well, I've been through the pat-downs a few times, now (2-3) and the airport security folks are pretty understanding, I haven't even had to play the cancer card.   They've been great actually, but the physical patdown easily takes over a minute, and it has taken a few minutes to wait for a guard.

Oh, here's another paper that tells why we're using the scanners in spite of the rule that X-rays can only be used for a medical need.

For crying out loud - (this is for me too)  Do some observation and get in the line using the magnetometers!

Perry