http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworl ... ion28.html
Julie Watson, Associated Press
"Hundreds of military, law enforcement and medical personnel will observe the Hollywood-style production of a zombie attack as part of their emergency response training.
" 'This is a very real exercise; this is not some type of big costume party,' said Brad Barker, president of Halo Corp, a security firm hosting the Oct. 31 training demonstration during the summit at a 44-acre Paradise Point Resort island on a San Diego bay."
"Halo" Corp? ORLY? Is this some sort of spoof? Is it the inevitable result of the military training recruits to overcome their aversion to killing by exposing them to hundreds of hours of point-and-shoot games?
Why zombies and not plain old garden variety terrorists?
"Called "Zombie Apocalypse," the exercise follows the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's campaign launched last year that urged Americans to get ready for a zombie apocalypse, as part of a catchy, public health message about the importance of emergency preparedness.
The Homeland Security Department jumped on board last month, telling citizens if they're prepared for a zombie attack, they'll be ready for real-life disasters like a hurricane, pandemic, earthquake or terrorist attack....
The five-day Halo counterterrorism summit is an approved training event by the Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Areas Security Initiative, which provide funds"
I say this is a waste of money.
I say our government is using our fascination with zombies to try to make itself look relevant, and just to get some attention.
What do you say?
