Frustrated with ‘enthusiastic’ security check

I RARELY write to the Press but in this instance I felt I just had to. I noted your reader’s letter on 17 May re: over-enthusiastic security checks at Guernsey Airport and, after my recent experience, would also like to comment. I too was on my way to Southampton and was subjected to a most lengthy body search – I am the first to comply with any security request, however on this occasion after 10 minutes of rather enthusiastic prodding everywhere on my person, I too was getting rather frustrated. I do not think that the metal button on my jeans and the metal clips on my bra (which proved to be very curious for the officer) pose a great risk to other passengers – the lunchtime period is rather slack and I noted that there were far more personnel in situ than were needed, so maybe they wanted something to fill their time. Of course, I appreciate at busier times of the day they may be required (although with Flybe employing their ridiculous new and very expensive hand luggage policy, far fewer bags are going into the cabin), but I do feel some re-training is necessary, especially as I returned through Southampton without a glance in exactly the same attire as I departed Guernsey in. Your reader mentions age; this is of no relevance of course but the reply from Guernsey Airport Security beggars belief – if we all need a wheelchair/assistance to go through security, we are doomed.