Nonmetallic Knives

Re “Nonmetallic Knives Defy Heightened Air Security,” Oct. 18: Am I missing something, or am I the only one who sees it this way? Why is The Times printing an instruction manual for would-be terrorists on its front page? Not only do you inform everyone of weaknesses in airport security--arguably a genuine news story--but you follow it up with clear instructions for how and where to purchase these potentially deadly weapons, including the price and shipping charges. I believe in a free press and an open exchange of information, but I question the wisdom of advertising dangerous weapons in the newspaper.

Claire E. Gorfinkel

Altadena