Comments:Explosives pass security checks in Slovakia, arrive in Ireland in failed test
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The fact that they used the real thing seems pretty stupid, but this test in general is exactly the kind of thing governments need to be doing much more often, and on all fronts. It's not like anyone is harmed, except the innocent passenger who loses a day or two of his time at most. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 139.18.185.37 (talk) 16:28, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
Morons
[edit]You use inert simulations, not the actual fucking thing! --Patrick M (TUFKAAP) (talk) 14:28, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
Why not ? Simulated INERT substances do not have the same chemical properties, therefore they wouldn't be a threat, and might not be detected at all, thus failing to serve the purpose of testing airport security.
In addition to that, please read the article carefully;
"On their own, this type of explosive does need to be combined with other elements to make it into a bomb, but obviously this type of high-grade explosive is potentially extremely dangerous." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.58.232.136 (talk) 01:15, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
Poprad, not Bratislava
[edit]Just a little inaccuracy in the text - the airport was Poprad not Bratislava. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.128.187.134 (talk) 10:18, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
This doesn't sound plausible
[edit]This doesn't sound plausible