Why Boston

[prog]

Oh, the DNC, of course. Makes sense Explains motivation.

I wonder at the likelihood that after all the July chaos is done, the MBTA will retract this policy (i.e. let it collapse under all the anger & protest it will build up in that short time), though under a cloud of statements that they still retain the right to institute whatever future policies they may feel necessary to protect their vehicles, property and people.

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In related news, airports have been searching bags via X-ray for as long as I've been alive, and I haven't blinked twice at this. Should I feel upset about that, now? This is a very interesting question.

Comments

[aspartaimee.livejournal.com]

they can make a policy pie and scoop ice cream on top, but that doesn't mean they can make anyone eat it. once it seems like the DNC zaniness is over, i think MBTA security folks will loose the desire to stop random patrons and ask for ID. certainly random patrons will loose the desire to be stopped and asked for ID.

i predict boston will go the way of new york city. camo-clad, assualt rifle-toting, beret-sporting nat'l guardspeople who stand at key subway stations and look menacing while patiently giving directions to lost tourists and crazies.

incidently, when the RNC comes this direction in sept, i am fleeing north.

[prog.livejournal.com]

Come say hi when you do.

I was thinking today that I'll likely ask to work from home over the DNC, and then go to Maine and sponge Net access off my friends there for a few days. I don't think either work or friends would blame me.