Go read the regulations yourself.

Nobody is bitching -- don't let the FACTS upset you.

I just flew from London to St. Petersburg Russia -- as I do every 2 or 3 weeks.

NORMAL airport security in London -- 5 minutes -- there, you keep the laptop INSIDE the bag. No taking off shoes or other BS.

Took the "Green Channel" into Russia -- NO SEARCH WHATSOEVER. This is how it is on 'this side of the pond'.