Daily News Article - May 26, 2009
1. The first paragraph of a news article usually answers the questions who, what, where and when.
List the who, what, where and when found in paragraph 1 (in this case para. 1&2) of this article.
(NOTE: The remainder of a news article answers the why and/or how - it provides the details.)
2. What group is leading the request that Homeland Security suspend use of whole-body imaging?
3. What specifically is the group (and other privacy groups) asking Homeland Security to do about the whole-body imaging? (see para. 3, 18-19)
4. How does TSA spokeswoman Kristin Lee defend the use of this technology?
5. Why did Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah introduce legislation to ban the whole-body imaging machines?
6. a) In how many airports are the whole-body imaging machines being tested?
b) How many of these airports have begun using the machines as their primary security check option instead of metal detectors followed by a pat-down?
c) How do the others use the machines?
7. How does TSA spokesman Jon Allen promote the whole-body imaging machines as a positive alternative to pat-downs by security officers?
8. a) How has the TSA addressed passengers' privacy concerns?
b) How would you respond to these assurances made by the TSA?
9. a) What concern does Lillie Coney of EPIC have about whole-body imaging technology similar to that currently being used in airports?
b) What further concern does Ms. Coney have about the use of the technology when it becomes cheaper to buy?
10. a) Re-read para. 23-24. Do you agree with Mr. Calabrese's assertion?
b) Re-read para. 26-28. What do you think about Mr. Schneier's assertions?
c) With which of the following do you most agree?
-Americans should accept the TSA's word for it that they will always respect passenger privacy whether a regulation is in place or not
-Americans should demand that there are strict safeguards in place before making whole-body imaging technology mandatory
-the use of whole-body imaging technology should be eliminated altogether
d) Explain your answers for a) b) and c)
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