We have become a little stupid in our paranoia of the boogie man.

There is no reason, other than stupidity and pure ignorance that this had to happen.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/01/02/customs-officials-explain-why-they-destroyed-musicians-prized-flutes/

Nothing more to add than, come on America, grow up. This kind of behavior is down right embarrassing.