16 FEBRUARY 2002, Page 31

From Mr Scott Gonyea Sir: What reason do Americans have

to travel to Europe? Lately, our airport security has been rampant with breaches and malfunctioning equipment. Not only that, but the chattering halfwits of Europe's upper class have made it a trend to harass America. We'd rather spend our time visiting local tourist attractions than wondering how much we'll get insulted if we take our kids over to Europe.

Scott Gonyea

Arizona, USA