Security silliness

SIR – Passing through Manchester airport, I was amused to see security very diligently confiscating a one-inch Allen key from someone’s hand luggage since all tools are forbidden. Meanwhile her colleague, standing next to her, was approving another passenger’s full-size steam iron.

I regularly carry a stainless-steel pen, which could also be a far more effective weapon than the Allen key.

Was September 11 2001 so long ago that we have forgotten why we endure these security checks? Mike Sturgeon

Overijse, Flemish Brabant, Belgium