all the rage: grapevines

I wasn’t concerned about my flight to San Fran.  Then I heard about full body pat-downs and I was a little put-off… Figured it would be awkward and probably ineffective, considering the wide array of methods one has for carrying explosives if one is so inclined.  [see: body cavities] Whatever.  I’ll deal.  Then, first-hand, from the mouth of a guy who works there, I heard not everyone gets pat downs.  Everyone gets full-body scans.  Even better I thought… until I looked one up.  Apparently, you can basically make a realistic color photo of the “negative” image they create with the scanner.  

So, now, I’m a little disgusted.  Perhaps none of my facts are right, and even if they are, a small thank you to those who trying to keep the airways safe.  I’ll probably never see the person in charge of the scanner again.  However, it would also be nice of someone, anyone, to inform the general, flying, public about what to expect.  Maybe an e-mail to everyone who has flights booked.  I know they have that information.  I gave it to them.  I get travel deal e-mails all the time.  

I want to know whether I should be prepared to be groped, or have a naked picture taken of me.  Thank you.