bjcc, point taken, but there is no need to hurl insults. This is supposed to be an intelligent debate.
You say police and customs should NOT be searched, well, the majority of police and customs that go through security are not armed. So I still feel that ALL customs staff are to be searched. In case you don't realise they actually walk through the archway metal detector with thier briefcase still in hand. As for police, armed or not, should still be searched, I accept your point that they are permitted to carry thier batons, tear gas and weapons but what about the items they are not permitted to carry. Well they have just got it airside havent they? Now they can pass it on! Do you know the components of a bomb? They are very small if carried separately. As for saying the chances of a policeman being a terrorist is low. Low is still a chance is it not? Until you say the chances of a policman being a terrorist is non existent, then they should be searched. Simple as that.
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PS. jellybaby, thanks for your support.