Olympics
Recently….on the Olympics, strike-breaking and the armed forces
In an article called 'Olympic Medals for the Military', Professor Michael Clarke, director-general of the Royal United Services Institute argues that the involvement of the military in the Olympics will bring in "a new relationship between the Armed Forces and the general public", in which the former appear "a normal and average part of a relaxed and self-confident British society.” Is normalisation of the military within everyday life a good thing? Is it the mark of a "self-confident British society" or would a better indicator of that be a far less visible presence of the military?
Judge rejects bid to stop Olympic rooftop missiles
11/07/2012The Independent
The Independent
The clear implication of today's judgment was that "the MoD now has power to militarise the private homes of any person" even when there was no war on, or state of emergency declared.
Open letter to the London Olympic Organising Committee expressing concern at involvement of Armed Forces in the Games.
29/06/2012Pax Christi
Pax Christi
Army to increase security at London 2012 Olympics
06/01/2012The Telegraph
Up to 6,000 troops could be drafted in as security guards at the 2012 Olympics in London, as officials reassess the manpower needed to cover next year's Games, it has emerged.