We need competent, sensible airline security

In reaction to the nearly tragic events on the airplane landing in Detroit ("Terrorism Attempt Fails on Jetliner Over Detroit," Dec. 26), I hear that air travelers are in store for new tighter security. You know what would be a great idea: How about just some standard-grade security that would keep someone from boarding a plane with explosives strapped to his leg? And how about providing it each and every day?

Americans and air travelers around the world can withstand consistent, thorough security even if it means some inconvenience. What gets really tiresome is security that is claimed to be strong, but is really quite lax, and breaches of which cause a "get-tough" stance from worthless bureaucrats who require Transportation Security Administration agents to test breast milk instead of training them properly and requiring them to perform their jobs in a competent and professional manner.

JIM SAINT
Murrysville