call security!

When I was in Sydney, there were billboards and TV ads asking people to be vigilant against terrorism - "Every little bit helps". They were encouraging people to come forward with any information that could potentially foil a terrorist attack. And recently in NZ, I heard ads on the radio, also asking people to be vigilant. About bio-security. We need to watch out for exotic pests that could potentially reek havoc on our agricultural industry.

I have to say, there is something rather comforting about being in a country whose current main security concern in bio-security. With all the bombings and rumours of eminent attacks, and increased security presence, there is something nice about arriving at an airport and having dogs sniff your bags for fruits rather than for other potentially more sinister items.