Tenants in Fred Wigg Tower lose bid to stop missiles on roof

Tenants of a London residential complex tried to get the High Court to prevent surface-to-air missiles being placed on the roof of their building during the London Olympics.

Digital Journal reported on July 9 that the residents of Fred Wigg Tower were taking the issue to court. The East London residents say that they fear for their safety, after authorities have ruled in favor of making their peaceful, residential apartment building into a missile site.

The New York Times reports that the U.K. government feels that these missiles are an essential defense against an attempt to fly a hijacked passenger jet or a bomb-laden microlight aircraft into the 80,000-seat Olympic stadium in London... read more.

UK preparing for war or for the Olympic Games?

London appears to be expecting a 9/11-style attack during the Olympics and are prepared to shoot down an airliner should one appear to pose a threat.

The Evening Standard newspaper has quoted the U.K. Defense Secretary, Philip Hammond, as saying on Friday that he will do whatever it takes to protect London during the Olympic Games this summer.

He told the newspaper, “The decision to engage would be made at the highest levels of government.” ... read full article.