Following the atrocity in the US, we are told a high level of security is important. It was surprising to hear a television reporter say that about 100 houses in Britain were to be raided "over the next few days".

She even obligingly listed the items the police hoped to find. This gives the suspects a chance to burn or shred the relevant documents and go into hiding. Surely the whole point of a raid is the element of surprise?

Another strange aspect is the constant speculation in the media with various experts about President Bush's plans. One can hardly imagine Churchill and his war cabinet sharing plans for D-Day with the general public.

-Miss R Reeves, Burford Road, Horsham