[hoyt-clagwell]

All this mass touching of private parts....do they change gloves every time?? What if you get some type of sexually transmitted disease or even bedbugs?

The touching is outside of the clothes. Really no different than sitting in a chair that hundreds have sat in before you.

I'm still against these pat downs. Unbelievable that our gov't would even come up with this.

Even Israel does not do this.

[Boardwalk]

If they are going inside waistbands then the touching is under clothes...and I’m sorry but that is gross!

[steve86]

The touching is outside of the clothes.

False. Hundreds of travelers have witnessed the inside-the-waistband and inside-bra-strap molestations.

[MizSterious]

Did you read the article? In this case at least, the touching was NOT outside the clothes.

[Paine in the Neck]

The touching is outside of the clothes

Not always.

Local man claims TSA pat-down went too far

[Don W]

Really no different than sitting in a chair that hundreds have sat in before you.

Perhaps you're unaware, but bedbugs, pubic lice and bedbugs are all MOBILE. They can and do walk about thereby spreading without there being any direct contact with the carrier.

I took a buddy to a clinic once, and *I* ended up with crabs, even though I hadn't been up close and personal with anyone for months before the visit, nor before the little boogers showed up.

Here's a clue: parasitic insects are usually quite mobile in order to get to a host.

[ladyjane]

The touching is outside of the clothes.

You are so wrong.