Case Law Discussion

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

I would suggest that an x-ray is much more invasive and intrusive than making someone take a dump.

And I would disagree. Offered a choice between those two options, (an X-Ray or having a guy in uniform watch me pinch one off into a "special toilet") I'll take an x-ray 10 out of 10 times and twice on Sunday. X-rays are very safe nowadays.

If what you mean is that they would still have to follow due process before subjecting me to one against my will, then I would definitely agree. But I would definitely pick the x-ray.

[jolinar of malkshor]

Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

And I would disagree. Offered a choice between those two options, (an X-Ray or having a guy in uniform watch me pinch one off into a "special toilet") I'll take an x-ray 10 out of 10 times and twice on Sunday. X-rays are very safe nowadays.

If what you mean is that they would still have to follow due process before subjecting me to one against my will, then I would definitely agree. But I would definitely pick the x-ray.

Lets forget about the possible side effects of the radiation (and I agree very low dangers). The fact that you have the government shooting x-rays through your body without your consent is much different than having someone wait in a small room to poop. Also, you have to take the person to a hospital, waste time and resources getting into the x-ray room. The x-ray may not even pick up the substance in question. Then you have the privacy issues of x-rays revealing possible medical issues/history of the subject.

IMO using an x-ray is much worse than waiting for someone to drop the kids of at the pool.

[flylock shox]

I'm going to base my guess purely on stereotypes. The SCC denied leave to appeal, believing that if even the quasi-conservative ONCA found an unsaved breach, then the ruling most certainly should not be disturbed.

Failing that, the SCC gave leave to appeal, but denied the appeal.

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

Lets forget about the possible side effects of the radiation (and I agree very low dangers). The fact that you have the government shooting x-rays through your body without your consent is much different than having someone wait in a small room to poop. Also, you have to take the person to a hospital, waste time and resources getting into the x-ray room. The x-ray may not even pick up the substance in question. Then you have the privacy issues of x-rays revealing possible medical issues/history of the subject.

IMO using an x-ray is much worse than waiting for someone to drop the kids of at the pool.

Well, if nothing else, this discussion has taught me a fun new euphemism!

I guess for me it's a personal preference--though I could see either being a violation of privacy if due process were not followed.