Ban laptops? Ban dumb tests instead

Re: the Oct. 20 article “US: Laptops in checked bags pose fire, explosion risk.”I am a geologist who is appalled at the type of testing that the FAA conducted, which consisted of a) strapping an aerosol can to a laptop and b) heating the laptop!Clearly all airplane passengers strap aerosol cans to their computer before packing it into the suitcases and airlines heat up their luggage storage.