THE recent action of student Samantha Marson in joking to American airport security staff about having bombs in her rucksack has to be the height of stupidity when travelling abroad.
In these times of increased terrorist activity and following September 11, the Americans are taking all precautions and leaving nothing to chance.
When in New York last September we noticed how strict the authorities have become over there and Britain has a lot to learn from the States (such as action against illegal immigrants).
Samantha Marson has no one to blame for her imprisonment but herself.
No doubt do-gooders will complain about the Americans not seeing the funny side but bombs are nothing to joke about .
After such an irresponsible and sick stunt I would seriously question that girls sanity.
PETER BATES
Toothill
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