These machines have been called, by a reputable scientist, as potentially very dangerous.
And 1 out of 5 dentists recommend sugar gum. There are enough scientists in the world that you can always find one who shares your belief. Scientific consensus is a much more reliable indicator of correct beliefs.
...nor do I particular care to present both sides of the argument.
I can think of half a dozen pieces of evidence that would change my belief about whether or not backscatter devices are safe. What evidence would you need to convince you that they are safe?
This isn't about whether they are safe or not (a subject I don't give much of anything about), but about getting them banned. If we can't get them banned for privacy issues (as they should be) but we can get them banned for something else, then I will take that.
And 1 out of 5 dentists recommend sugar gum. There are enough scientists in the world that you can always find one who shares your belief. Scientific consensus is a much more reliable indicator of correct beliefs.
...nor do I particular care to present both sides of the argument.
I can think of half a dozen pieces of evidence that would change my belief about whether or not backscatter devices are safe. What evidence would you need to convince you that they are safe?