Talk politics.

Yeah, but even if there are no pat downs at all, it's still an issue... because we don't really know yet if these body scanners are even safe (http://technorati.com/lifestyle/travel/article/airport-scanners-do-pose-cancer-risks/) for long term use. Especially for people who'd be using them all the time?? And if we start making passes for airport staff and frequent business travelers... and Muslim women...and whatever other group who decides to complain...what's the point? They haven't thought this one through at all. This not even getting into the privacy concerns, which are another whole can of worms.