Such a coincidence... not

[jay]

At today's group leads meeting, we were instructed to advise our groups about a future event at Orion Park, a grassy area just outside our gate and near US 101. A "terrorist preparedness demonstration" complete with explosions, simulated casualties, paratroopers and helicopters overhead... and temporary freeway closures. We were asked to let staff know, so we wouldn't overreact to "temporary chaos" outside the fence.

Any guesses as to when this public spectacle is scheduled? November 7-8. Election Day. One wonders at the media coverage if major highways are blocked by helicopters and troops, outside of Moffett Field...

Comments

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

Ugh... I wonder if anyone's gonna alert the press in advance that it's 'just' a demo...

[rosefox]

I suggest someone in the area alert the press now and see if you can raise a big stink about it, in addition to talking with whomever is in charge of enforcing regulations against unduly interfering with the ability of citizens to get to the polls.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Ideally checking with the affected local municipality... my work vulnerability means that I can't take the lead on this. If it were overtly *illegal*, then I'd be justified in disregarding policy and going outside. Simply *manipulative-but-legal* doesn't.

[rosefox]

Are you sure it's one and not the other?

I'm boggled by the idea that you might endanger a job working for the government by making an effort to promote access to the polls on election day!

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

(grimace) yes, seems terribly ironic. And sad...

[purpletigron.livejournal.com]

Are you plugged into local 'activist' networks, to get the stink raising started today?

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Not particularly, but I have no objections to better-connected friends forwarding it... at least so no one's surprised.