30 April 2012
Summary:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to use the roof of
a water tower on top of the huge apartment complex Bow Quarter, situated near the
Olympic Stadium, as an army base during The Olympic Games. One of the
residents, Brian Whelan, wants to take legal action to find out if the owner of
the apartment complex, Little Apple Holdings, can lease this roof to the MoD
without consulting the residents. A spokesman of the MoD says they need a space
near the Olympic Stadium to position army missiles; they want to prevent
terroristic attacks. In the meanwhile, residents fear for the safety of their
homes and themselves.
Opinion:
It is outrageous to lease the roof of an apartment complex
to the MoD for a military operation without asking the residents for
permission. Mr. Brian Welan is right to legally challenge the apartment complex
owner. The MoD should have built a construction for an air missile system
somewhere near the Olympic Stadium. Security will be important during the
Olympic Games. However, the number of armed forces which is going to support
Olympic security seems a bit ‘over the top’ in my opinion; 12.500 police and
13.500 members of the armed forces will be involved. It is going to be more
like a military event than a sports event.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/apr/30/bow-resident-evict-army-missile-base
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