The new TSA: Machines out, groping in (VIDEO)

TSA X-Ray machine purchase and removal will cost taxpayers $47 Million  (VIDEO)







The Transportation Security Administration has finished removing controversial body scanners from airports across the US.

The Rapidscan X-ray machines attracted criticism because they allowed TSA agents to see through the clothes of airline passengers, putting the privacy for millions of Americans at risk every day.

That's come to an end, however, and the TSA has removed all 250 of the $180,000-apiece machines, but not before costing taxpayers nearly $50 million. RT's Margaret Howell is joined by comedienne and blogger Katie Halper for more.