On April 5, 2015, Kade Crockford of the American Civil Liberties Union spoke at the Community Church of Boston on the subject of Civil Liberties effects in case Boston decides, as many of its "leaders" want, to host the 2024 Olympics. Truth and Justice Radio was there to record.
Crockford's presentation makes it crystal clear that the effects would be devastating, not only during the games, but starting years before and enduring many years beyond. She cites caged "free speech zones," criminalization of protest, arming and militarization of police, and massive surveillance infrastructure. Two billion dollars of taxpayer money is slated for Olympic "security" in Boston. That's the entire cost of running Boston's public transportation system for a full year.
She does show some slides, which listeners obviously won't see, but we like to think her descriptions will suffice.
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Civil Liberties Effects of Boston hosting the Olympics
Caged "free speech zones," criminalization of protest, arming and militarization of police, and massive surveillance
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