Electronic Strip Searches: Threat to Privacy or Necessary New Step in Security?

"You know those controversial TSA full-body scanners? Well,they are coming to airports here in New York next month.Great. Normally I take a Xanax before I fly, now I have totake a Viagra." - Jimmy FallonThe TSA’s body scanners, or ‘millimetre wave’ and 'backscatter’ machines, have created quite a stir around the world ever since they were rushed out to be included in several airports in the U.S.