Heightened security at U.S airports (and overseas?)

[jackharr]

The so-called “authorities” should explain how an uncharged device poses a terrorist threat. Merely saying “there is a threat” is counter-productive (and indeed, somewhat insulting to the travelling public). If there is indeed a threat from devices with low batteries then an explanation and the fact THAT WE UNDERSTAND would show to the bad guys that we know what they are up to and that they can’t win. Cat and mouse, but we need to publicise our knowledge so that the bad guys have to think again.

As for low security on ferries, I would rather take the minute risk of being dumped in the waters of the Sound of Mull than have to undergo the hassle of airline-type security every time I need to visit the mainland eg for the dentist (as I did today).