>And as always, eventually, while the option might be technically available, just like the TSA opt out, you will be basically shamed into compliance. What is t

>And as always, eventually, while the option might be technically available, just like the TSA opt out, you will be basically shamed into compliance. What is this? In the past five years, I've probably flown 15 times and every time, I've opted out just fine. Just stand there waiting to one side until someone comes to pat you down. The pat down is consistent across airports, and you can usually count on the TSA agent to be courteous and professional. I can't stand the agency or their dictum that they're keeping the skies safe, but individual agents seem to be decent folk. Never had any feeling of shame from other passengers or TSA agents. Maybe I'm lucky or privileged or something. But if you don't want to get scanned, tell the agent you want to opt out. You don't have to be a haughty prick about it. Just say, "I want to opt out, please." And when they say, "okay, stand over there," nod and say, "thank you."