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Hi Guys, Jon here, the creator of the TSA video you're discussing. Thanks for picking this story up. As a tech guy myself, I'll be happy to answer any questio

Hi Guys, Jon here, the creator of the TSA video you're discussing. Thanks for picking this story up. As a tech guy myself, I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. --Jon

jpdoctor 15y ago
How are you dealing with the legal bills? Do you have a team of lawyers, or a legal background as well (I see you went to Stevens Institute, so I'm guessing you have an engineering background.) Many thanks.
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spolsky 15y ago
Is it possible that the TSA actually observed the metallic object at your side, but decided that it wasn't threatening based on its shape?
- dskang 15y ago
  I would imagine that they would demand that every metal container be opened for inspection, no matter its shape.
- jonursenbach 15y ago
  This has been what I've been wondering. While going through HNL a few weeks ago my girlfriend forgot to take her cellphone out of her bra before going through the backscatter. Nobody said a peep.
- sim0n 15y ago
  Surely any TSA agent would see a concealed object on the side of a body worthy of at least an inspection/questioning.
- capnrefsmmat 15y ago
  The TSA generally detects my watch when I forget to take it off, and insist on rolling up my sleeve and checking despite its obvious location. I'm not sure how shape could imply safety, either, since anything could have been concealed inside of it.
  - pizza 15y ago
    Well, what about the Casio F91-W? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F91W#Claimed_use_in_terrorism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F91W#Claimed_use_in_terro...
- BlackJack 15y ago
  I doubt that - they'd be taking a huge chance. Even if it wasn't explosives, the person could've been keeping drugs inside that metallic object and thus would warrant attention.
- toomuchtodo 15y ago
  What are the chances the TSA wouldn't select you for additional screening upon detecting any metal on your person going through a body scanner? Serious question, no snark intended.
- tsaoutourpants 15y ago
  No -- TSA policy requires them to investigate all "anomalies" with a pat-down. If they saw & ignored it, they completely broke policy, which is another problem with the nude body scanners: a metal detector has a loud alarm and can't be ignored, whereas an x-ray screen can.
- nerfhammer 15y ago
  I was once subjected to further search because I had left a scrap of paper in one of my pockets.
steve8918 15y ago
Even if you were forced to stand sideways, if you had objects hanging down the sides of the inside of your legs, would it still be visible? I would think that the outer part of the leg would block anything on the inside of the legs.
juiceandjuice 15y ago
Have you tried smuggling playdough filled with fertilizer yet?
danellis 15y ago
Can't they just ask people to turn to the side?

Hi Guys, Jon here, the creator of the TSA video you're discussing. Thanks for picking this story up. As a tech guy myself, I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. --Jon

jpdoctor 15y ago

How are you dealing with the legal bills? Do you have a team of lawyers, or a legal background as well (I see you went to Stevens Institute, so I'm guessing you have an engineering background.) Many thanks.

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spolsky 15y ago

Is it possible that the TSA actually observed the metallic object at your side, but decided that it wasn't threatening based on its shape?

dskang 15y ago
I would imagine that they would demand that every metal container be opened for inspection, no matter its shape.
jonursenbach 15y ago
This has been what I've been wondering. While going through HNL a few weeks ago my girlfriend forgot to take her cellphone out of her bra before going through the backscatter. Nobody said a peep.
sim0n 15y ago
Surely any TSA agent would see a concealed object on the side of a body worthy of at least an inspection/questioning.
capnrefsmmat 15y ago
The TSA generally detects my watch when I forget to take it off, and insist on rolling up my sleeve and checking despite its obvious location. I'm not sure how shape could imply safety, either, since anything could have been concealed inside of it.
- pizza 15y ago
  Well, what about the Casio F91-W? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F91W#Claimed_use_in_terrorism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F91W#Claimed_use_in_terro...
BlackJack 15y ago
I doubt that - they'd be taking a huge chance. Even if it wasn't explosives, the person could've been keeping drugs inside that metallic object and thus would warrant attention.
toomuchtodo 15y ago
What are the chances the TSA wouldn't select you for additional screening upon detecting any metal on your person going through a body scanner? Serious question, no snark intended.
tsaoutourpants 15y ago
No -- TSA policy requires them to investigate all "anomalies" with a pat-down. If they saw & ignored it, they completely broke policy, which is another problem with the nude body scanners: a metal detector has a loud alarm and can't be ignored, whereas an x-ray screen can.
nerfhammer 15y ago
I was once subjected to further search because I had left a scrap of paper in one of my pockets.

steve8918 15y ago

Even if you were forced to stand sideways, if you had objects hanging down the sides of the inside of your legs, would it still be visible? I would think that the outer part of the leg would block anything on the inside of the legs.

juiceandjuice 15y ago

Have you tried smuggling playdough filled with fertilizer yet?

danellis 15y ago

Can't they just ask people to turn to the side?