X-rays that save our lives

On the topic of airport security using new age scanners, Thomas Frank claims that they are a great way to make the airports more secure. In contrast, Joe Sharkey believes that it is a huge invasion of privacy for screeners to be able to see through our clothes. However, through much consideration, I believe that the backscatter X-rays would be a good addition to the security of the airport. As I was reading the two different articles about the backscatter X-rays, I found myself being swayed in both directions. While reading the first article by Thomas Frank I thought to myself, “Yeah, this is a good thing. It’ll make the airports more secure. And it doesn’t sound like the scans show great detail.” However, when I read the second article by Joe Sharkey I felt appalled and disgusted at the aspect. Even his choice of article title was eye-catching: “Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-rays.” That title most definitely caught my attention. I feel like both authors are good at swaying the audience to think what their opinions are. Basically good at manipulating the reader into thinking the same things. However, the people who can make a distinction between the two spectrums and find their own voice are the ones who can make a difference. As I really sat there and though about it though, I came to the conclusion that the scans would be best for security. I am not a totally modest person though, so that could be one reason that I agree. Also, if the scan helps the security personnel nab the bad guys who are trying to blow up a plane that I am riding, I think I could handle a few second-scan that could potentially save my life. Let’s think about this people, showing your body on an X-ray that only the security scanner may see is much better than having to call your loved ones for the last time because your plane has been hijacked. It is most definitely give and take, but for the betterment of your life.