TSA debate

Something very difficult for the U.S. to balance is the saftey of its citizens with the rights and freedoms we have all come to expect. The fact is, the more protection, the less freedoms can be granted, but the safer one is. I am sure most Americans want their government to protect them from future terrorist attacks. However, Americans also like to complain about the augmented security at airports that is aimed at this goal. While I do find security measures at airports exasperating, I would much rather go through a full body scan and know that the other passengers on my plane have to if it decreases the danger risk. The problem is, the moment the TSA fails to catch something, and it results in a dangerous situation, they are basically screwed and subject to lengthy investiagtions. To prevent this, the must tighten security, understandably.
  The best part of this whole thing is that it is not really as big of an issue as the media is making it seem. In fact, most travelers will not even be subject to the measure this holiday season.  80% of security lanes will not have the full body scanners or intrusive pat downs. In addition, 78% of Americans actually approve of the full body scanners., no matter how invasive they may be. I have to say, while I would not mind a full body scan, I would feel very uncomfortable with an aggresive pat down. However, if I had to chose to be on a plane with people who had not done the scanners and those who had, I would defintiely go with those who had.