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Jet · 11-15-2010, 12:39 PM

Refusal of Calif airport screening is Internet hit

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO – A man who refused a body scan and pat-down search at a San Diego airport has become an Internet sensation in the debate weighing fliers' security versus their privacy.

John Tyner posted a cell phone audio recording of his half-hour encounter Saturday at Lindbergh Field.

The software engineer couldn't board a flight after refusing a full-body scan that reveals an image of what's under his clothes. He also wouldn't allow a Transportation Security Administration worker to conduct a groin check.

Tyner tells the worker, "If you touch my junk, I'm gonna have you arrested."
Tyner's blog says he left the airport — but only after being threatened with a lawsuit and fine for failing to complete security screening.

A TSA statement Sunday said body scans and pat-downs make flying safer.

John Tyner's blog account: http://johnnyedge.blogspot.com/2010/...y-between.html

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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	Refusal of Calif airport screening is Internet hit Associated Press SAN DIEGO – A man who refused a body scan and pat-down search at a San Diego airport has become an Internet sensation in the debate weighing fliers' security versus their privacy. John Tyner posted a cell phone audio recording of his half-hour encounter Saturday at Lindbergh Field. The software engineer couldn't board a flight after refusing a full-body scan that reveals an image of what's under his clothes. He also wouldn't allow a Transportation Security Administration worker to conduct a groin check. Tyner tells the worker, "If you touch my junk, I'm gonna have you arrested." Tyner's blog says he left the airport — but only after being threatened with a lawsuit and fine for failing to complete security screening. A TSA statement Sunday said body scans and pat-downs make flying safer. John Tyner's blog account: http://johnnyedge.blogspot.com/2010/...y-between.html