Dear Jean - I know that you're not impressed with the news that you're seeing in the papers and the things you're hearing on TV about Bush's upcoming trip. The odd thing is that here in the US, the man travels constantly, and while there are extra precautions taken wherever he goes, it is nothing as you have described. Are you certain that your sources are absolutely correct? I tend to be skeptical when it comes to the news we read and hear from commercial sources (their goal, after all, is to make money, and sensationalism sells...)
If the measures you describe were really required, then I'm sure that Bush would simply be advised to stay home. Granted, there are millions of people in your country, my country, and the rest of the world, who would prefer that the man just plain didn't exist, but that has been true, to a certain extent, with every head of every country in my own memory. Just musing! ; ) Clay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Nathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 1:24 PM Subject: [lace-chat] Bush's visit > I'v just been watching the TV news about Bush's visit next week with > incredulity. He's been invited by Blair, but he's staying at Buckingham > Palace with the Queen. The CIA wanted Buckingham Palace fortified and the > Underground network closed down for the duration, as well as the complete > clearance of the streets of people and vehicles. In other words London (and > all its businesses) would have to shut down while he's here. > > The fortification of Buckingham Palace and the closure of the Underground > has been refused, but some roads will be closed. He should have taken a ride > in an open coach with the queen as all heads of state do when their on a > state visit to be cheered by crowds lining the streets, but that can't > happen because there'll be an important element missing - no crowds. > > 250 armed security personnel are travelling with him, but fortunately they > won't be given diplomatic immunity - if they fire their guns they'll be > subject to British law. In this country the only right there is to bear arms > is the right to bare arms, ie to wear a sleevelss garment. > > Security provided by our police and other services is costing the taxpayers > 5,000,000 pounds. London's definitely a place to stay clear of for those > three days unless you absolutely have to be there. > > Jean in Poole > > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
