If you haven't heard the latest madness with the TSA, you've probably had your head under a rock (which isn't good either, come out!).

Well, contrary to what Janet Napolitano is saying, it seems there is some evidence coming out that the x-ray image scanners at the airports could be causing more harm than even a normal x-ray machine would .. and especially in certain areas, like uh ... your genitals. Why does the TSA have such an infatuation with demoralizing and damaging all of our privates? Sheesh.

(hilarious photo above snagged from FreakingNews, great job guys!)

I saw this on Hot Air this morning ..

“Unlike a medical X-ray, the TSA X-ray machines are a sci-fi fan’s dream: they are lower-energy beams that can only penetrate clothing and the topmost layers of skin. This provides TSA agents with a view that would expose any explosives concealed by clothing. But according to the UCSF professors, the low-enegy rays do a ‘Compton scatter’ off tissue layers just under the skin, possibly exposing some vital areas and leaving the tissues at risk of mutation.

“When an X-ray Compton scatters, it doesn’t shift an electron to a higher energy level; instead, it hits the electron hard enough to dislodge it from its atom. The authors note that this process is ‘likely breaking bonds,’ which could cause mutations in cells and raise the risk of cancer.

“Because the X-rays only make it just under the skin’s surface, the total volume of tissue responsible for absorbing the radiation is fairly small. The professors point out that many body parts that are particularly susceptible to cancer are just under the surface, such as breast tissue and testicles. They are also concerned with those over 65, as well as children, being exposed to the X-rays.”

Great. Just great.