China Steps Up As Big Brother
In the name of security for the Olympics, I fully subscribe to the sarcastic tone of the article. This should make you feel very uncomfortable. Watch the news for the stories of interest that tell you of the directions we shouldn’t be going down.
Imagine if Philly or Chicago had gotten the Olympics in any recent bidding? Not counting the fact that it, like the Superbowl generally leaves cities poorer and worse for wear. An opportunity to overwhelmingly wire, install, view, and track massive populations and a too-easy situation in which to abuse power.
There’s no American ideal to present overseas when our biggest faces are emblazoned with logos instead of seals.
China Finds Eager Allies for Olympic Security (NY Times, subscription may be required…it’s free)
