Refusal of Calif airport screening is Internet hit - San Jose Mercury News

SAN DIEGO—A man who refused a body scan and pat-down search at a San Diego airport has become an Internet sensation.

John Tyner posted a cell phone audio recording of his half-hour encounter Saturday at Lindbergh Field.

The software engineer couldn't board a flight after refusing a full-body scan that reveals people naked and wouldn't allow a TSA worker to conduct a groin check. Tyner tells the worker, "If you touch my junk, I'm gonna have you arrested."

Tyner's blog says he left the airport—but only after being threatened with a lawsuit and fine for failing to complete security screening.

A TSA statement Sunday said body scans and pat-downs make flying safer.

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John Tyner's blog account: http://johnnyedge.blogspot.com/2010/11/these-events-took-place-roughly-between.html

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