yup, Red Eye...sorta what I said back up ^ there, and a couple have repeated in various ways..... It just allows easy comparison and exchange

By the way JTT...in regard to "By the way, did anyone notice that the Americans are proposing to demand biometric passports - with fingerprints or other genetic ID - of all incomers? If they do that I won't be visiting America, or knowingly buying any goods from American companies again.".......I do wonder what you'd suggest that America should be allowed to do for protection?

We are a huge, fairly open country that has become a popular target for hate & terror. We don't think that those who wish to kill & destroy should be given easy access, but mind reading at checkpoints seems to still be unavailable.

We are in danger largely because we HAVE been open and welcoming...we can't keep everyone out, and we dare not let everyone in! Do you have a suggestion for screening that is fair, yet useful?.........