the following come from bbc news about
changes in security procedures since 9/11:
“Winner of the ‘Most Egregiously Stupid Award’ was the Australian government
for a series of policies and education campaigns, which included the
distribution of leaflets and fridge magnets, to warn citizens about terror
risks and how to cope with chemical attacks. The hugely expensive campaign was
carried out despite the fact that there is little suggestion that Australia is
a target for terror groups.”
this is so true. over my recent travels i got into the habit of arriving at the
airport 3 hours before my flight (which i would never normally do) as the
security checks took so long. this was especially true for those of us who
carry a laptop, numerous times i had to actually remove the battery from it’s
compartment before it was x-rayed.
my personal favourite is the explosives “sniffer” which checks your shoes. pity
the poor customs staff who are assigned the task of swabbing peoples feet with
the little bit of tape to go in the machine.
