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   xenomancer (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 9:42am

   
   

   Perhaps they're embarrassed the only relevant information they have is a manual with "place the human in the emitter chamber for 20 to 30 seconds or until given cancer, serve with an invasive pat down and a dignity sapping, condescending manner."

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   Ima Fish (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 9:51am

   
   

   "If it's... But even if it's"
   
   The government would love to answer your question, but unfortunately the answer is copyrighted too.

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   Secret law

   

   Matt (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 9:54am

   
   

   It's actually a secret law that allows them to refused, but it's so secret they can't even admit it's a secret law hence the somewhat ridiculous claims.

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   AlexT (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 9:54am

   
   

   But... but... copyright!

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   AlexT (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:10am

   
   

   The copywritten material in question is a loop of "Divinyls - I Touch Myself" which is preinstalled on the screening computer.

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   Berenerd (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:19am

   
   

   I hate you....
   
   ...now that song is stuck in my head...

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   Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:22am

   
   

   The old "where there's smoke there's fire" applies. If they are not wanting to produce this info, then there is a reason they are uncomfortable with being exposed.
   
   Of course the judge could always view it in his chambers, separate from the court to decide, regardless of it's copyright status. It's amazing how many times copyright comes out as a reason to do things.

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   Anonymouse, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:27am

   
   

   Can I copyright my penis, so when TSA takes their silly scan photos they can be sued for copyright infringement?

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   Copyright...

   

   V, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:33am

   
   

   But... think... of the children...

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    Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:34am

    
    

    Make sure it is properly registered. That way you can get damages when the TSA starts selling images to augment their budget.
    Perhaps they would put it on their existing Puppy Gallery:
    http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs/editorial_multi_image_0009.shtm

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    Dark Helmet (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:34am

    
    

    "Can I copyright my penis, so when TSA takes their silly scan photos they can be sued for copyright infringement?"
    
    Only if it's transformative and original, which is why I long ago replaced my biological phallus with a dual-tipped mega-wang made to look like it's wearing a Derrick Rose jersey....

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    J.J. (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 10:44am

    
    

    That might not be as stupid as it sounds.
    What if a plastic surgeon who designs their own implants go with this.

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    Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 11:11am

    
    

    I think the dual-tipped mega-wang Dark Helmet junk would fall under publicity rights and maybe trademark but not so sure about copyright.
    
    I bet if you added "On the Internet" you could manage to get a patent on it too.....

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    Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 11:11am

    
    

    I just slapped a miniature Richard Nixon mask on mine.

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    Hephaestus (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 11:30am

    
    

    "I just slapped a miniature Richard Nixon mask on mine."
    
    Once a dick, always a dick ...

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    Hephaestus (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 11:34am

    
    

    Or was that tricky to do to your dick?

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    Marcel de Jong (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 12:12pm

    
    

    copyrighted... it's not copywrite :P

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    Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 12:13pm

    
    

    It wasn't that hard.

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    TSA Screener, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 12:31pm

    
    

    Its hsrd to sprll on keybords using only 1 hand.

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    Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 1:39pm

    
    

    Disband the Govt. We're doomed.

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    Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 2:34pm

    
    

    and do not forget the kittens needlessly suffering as they view these images.

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    The eejit (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 2:34pm

    
    

    What children? The ones being groped by TSA staff?

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    keiichi969 (profile), Feb 15th, 2011 @ 2:44pm

    
    

    I can guarantee mine is both original, and it transforms.

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    Anonymous Coward, Feb 15th, 2011 @ 6:05pm

    
    

    No, your parents have to file the patent.

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    Everyone class action lawsuit, Feb 19th, 2011 @ 3:53am

    
    

    This needs to be eliminated before I fly. This is how the Nazis began in early Germany. Next thing u know you'll be getting groped before walking into the mall. Just watch this is a test to see if we will toe the line. We all have a vote and it's not for a puppet president rebub or dcrat. Our vote is fly if u will lay down. Do not fly if u stand up for you and your families degnity. Do u want your children and eldery parents to go through this in the future? Make a stand don't fly and let the airlines and goby officals know that this is illegal invasion of privacy. Start class action lawsuits natonwide.

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