Some people believe that, if we allowed planes to fly without elaborate security procedures, the world would come to an end. Apparently the sensible people of New Zealand don't share that view. On September 26, I flew from Christchurch to Queenstown, two cities on New Zealand's South Island, 216 miles apart. I went to the Christchurch Airport, checked in for the flight to Queenstown and was told to head to Gate 9. I noticed that only passengers heading to Gates 1-5 had to pass through any security. The other gates, all for domestic flights, were completely security-free. When it was time to board my flight to Queenstown, we simply walked out to the plane and got on board. No security of any kind. And this goes on day after day without any kind of problem! Wouldn't it be nice if the U.S. could do the same thing?

Bruce