Security or Tourism?

I have opened a new thread as my earlier (misspelt) version did not provoke any interest – I think the subject is of interest (I hope):)

Here’s a very Philipino bit of news for you all :

GMA stops NAIA shoe inspections

By Marichu Villanueva
The Philippine Star 04/23/2004

To help promote the country’s tourism industry, President Arroyo ordered yesterday officials of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to discontinue the shoe inspection security requirement for departing passengers.

I haven’t put in all of the article