London 2012: missile defence deployment goes ahead despite protests
The government has decided to proceed
with the deployment of ground-based air defence systems at six sites
in and around London. There have been some protests about placing the
missile’s at residential areas, one group has launched a legal
challenge that will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice on
Monday. The missile's won't be the only deterrent, there will be a
warship on the Thames, RAF jets and helicopters on standby and 13,500
troops in London to help local police. The home secretary said that
the Olympics “should be a peaceful celebration of sporting
achievement" but that the government would "leave nothing
to chance".
I feel that the residents should not
complain about the security measures concerning the Olympics, it is
safer for everyone involved or living there that the security
measures are there so that they can work as a deterrent for possible
terrorist or other threats. I feel Britain is going a bit overboard
with the whole security issue but better safe than sorry. I hope
nothing will happen and that everything will proceed smoothly.
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