militarization happens

 

hi friens,

so for the past couple of days, the minister of defense and the heads of the air force, army, and navy have been meeting across the street from my apt building at the air force officers' club (the white wall in the top right of the picture). the result? heavily armed adolescent boys in camo every ten meters, with enormous automatic weapons drawn. (unfortunately this picture doesn't quite capture the scene on the street...) i think i was caught on the news today (which i can't verify because i don't have a tv right quick) -- as i crept down the street, someone apparently important enough to warrant some body guards and flashing cars and numerous news cameras was leaving the club.

before this little gathering, i had wondered whether living across the street from the club makes me safer or less safe. more of a target, buuuut also more security? well, then this happened.

hopefully the meeting ends today.