Missiles stationed on residential roof for Olympics

He was the one who spoke to the press / was on the news - he was unhappy with the 'inconvenience'.....

What does he expect the Government to do in case of an attack - use harsh language?

[Tim Deegan]

Originally Posted by Hugh

He was the one who spoke to the press / was on the news - he was unhappy with the 'inconvenience'.....

What does he expect the Government to do in case of an attack - use harsh language?

Oh, the one stood there with his mate, who quite obviously didn't care less?

[Stuart]

http://newsthump.com/2012/05/01/mod-...siles-at-them/

[TheDaddy]

It'll be in the papers in the morning, a resident has found crates of missiles left unguarded in the bow tower,good job it's a gated community although the mod have said its ok as the missiles were dummies, as opposed to the troops that left them there unattended presumably.

@ TheDaddy, that is class

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

It'll be in the papers in the morning, a resident has found crates of missiles left unguarded in the bow tower,good job it's a gated community although the mod have said its ok as the missiles were dummies, as opposed to the troops that left them there unattended presumably.

Telegraph

Funnily enough, filmed by the resident who is objecting to them.....

[Tim Deegan]

There is more than most people know about, going on to protect us from terrorists during (and after) the olympics.

These missiles are only the tip of the iceberg, believe me.

[Jimmy-J]

Is this a weapon?

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a sonic device will be deployed in London during the Olympics.

The American-made Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) can be used to send verbal warnings over a long distance or emit a beam of pain-inducing tones.

The company deny it is a weapon and say it can be used to "peacefully resolve uncertain situations"

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It can be (mind you, so can the boat it is mounted on, if it rams you)....

[Tim Deegan]

Originally Posted by Jimmy-J

Is this a weapon?




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It is a non lethal weapon. They can be used for dispersing crowds, and have been used to try and deter Somali pirates (with limited success as they are often high on drugs, and are oblivious). The idea is that an attacker wouldn't be able to continue moving towards you if you fired the LRAD at them.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by Jimmy-J

Is this a weapon?




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Why bother with all that stuff when they could just play extremely loud RAP 'music' to them. Or would that be a breach of their human rights?...

Given that Bin Laden decreed (before his unfortunate demise) that the UK wasn't worth the bother and the US was, it all seems to be overkill. That said though, I can't see any possible measures can absolutely safeguard the Olympics or anywhere else in this country for that matter.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by jempalmer

Given that Bin Laden decreed (before his unfortunate demise) that the UK wasn't worth the bother and the US was, it all seems to be overkill. That said though, I can't see any possible measures can absolutely safeguard the Olympics or anywhere else in this country for that matter.

Not sure the 7/7 bombers got that message...

The 7/7 bombers were prior to Bin Laden's supposed directive. It's mainly supposition and guesswork based upon newspaper reports. I pray that nothing will happen and that no harm will come to anyone. I am not making light of the possibility of an attack.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by jempalmer

The 7/7 bombers were prior to Bin Laden's supposed directive. It's mainly supposition and guesswork based upon newspaper reports. I pray that nothing will happen and that no harm will come to anyone. I am not making light of the possibility of an attack.

Yes, we can't make light of it despite the fact that there's a very real limit to what we can do to stop home grown terrorists trying to kill innocent people in one way or another.