Had the pleasure of of travelling through Stansted yesterday afternoon, and I must say I was impressed by the efficiency and thoroughness of the security procedures being enforced. A very pleasant young lady (of east European extraction) set off the metal detector ahead of me. A queue formed as the lady in question was given the once over. Well actually, it was more like a six or seven over. Each part of the lady's bra was subject to a painstaking electronic and tactile examination. Satisfied that said bra contained nothing more threatening than a bosom, her 18 month old son was then given the once over. Thankfully only the once.
The young lady in question could then continue her journey, trying to dress herself and re-pack her bags while single-handedly trying to console her distraught, uber-terrorist, baby. Oh the joys of flying.
But at least I,and those around me, could relax in the knowledge that our security had been so obviously enhanced.