Heavy handed harrassment of the bucket and spade brigade is NOT the right thing and does nothing for national security! Cash and drugs going in or out of the country can, presumably be detected by X ray and scans of luggage and the attentions of sniffer dogs.
My passport says, inter alia, "Allow the bearer to pass freely and without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary". This is directed at foreign Governments so our lot could give it a try. I accept that men with machine guns (what use are they in a crowded concourse BTW?) are a visible sign of protection and that is slightly reassuring.
Last edited by A2QFI; 24th Jul 2007 at 12:38.