Comments on: World peace thanks to bicycle kit

By: Brian Burnell. Southampton

Brian Burnell. Southampton — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:23:28 +0000

Darren seems such a charmingly old-fashioned trusting soul. Of course one first needs to gain access. But with the bomb loaded on an aircraft, once that single key is turned, all will follow automatically when the bomb is released, or just thrown out the back end. It could spoil Darren’s whole afternoon.

By: Carlton Reid

Carlton Reid — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:29:50 +0000

Yeh, you’re right, of course. Not that I have direct experience. I guess it’s not actually bicycle locks…but I was surprised at the use of Allen keys.

By: Darren - Southampton

Darren - Southampton — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:18:35 +0000

Thanks Carlton, I was more laong the lines of the actual arming AND launch - this isn’t so one man handed.

By: Carlton Reid

Carlton Reid — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:45:59 +0000

With or without a Bic pen, the lax security methods claims are all backed up with evidence. Click on the Newsnight link.

By: Darren - Southampton

Darren - Southampton — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:08:16 +0000

Er.. Come on guys, do you really believe our most potent, hopefully never to be used, ultimate armageddon weapons were as easy to use as that? Someone would have done something by now. Believe me, there’s no way it was as easy as that.

By: effemm

effemm — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:27:01 +0000

Would that be the same style of bicycle lock as was successfully opened with a ballpoint pen a few years ago, resulting in a massive recall for a certain well-known lock manufacturer? I’m glad I didn’t know at the time…