&gt; Seems like a ridiculous waste of money.<p>The people paying for it (US citizens and those who travel into or through the US) would surely see it as a waste. But the people profiting don&#x27;t, and the people profiting are the same people who make the laws mandating them.<p>I opt out of the naked scanners every time I fly. Just tell the TSA clown trying to herd you into the naked scanner the magic phrase &quot;I&#x27;m opting out.&quot; After a 5 minute wait, some other clown will come over and molest you, and then you&#x27;re free to go.<p>I do this as a little protest against a system I see as stupid and illegal. If everybody opted out, the system would get so backed up that they would have to change their policies. I&#x27;m doing my part, and I encourage you to do yours next time you fly. (Unless you&#x27;re not white, in which case you should probably just keep your head down :-&#x2F; )