... America's preparation for ... [anti-Bush demonstrations in the UK] shows just how much they value our special relationship and what kind of democracy they like to export on their travels. Among other things, US armed special agents have asked for diplomatic immunity in case they kill a protester; to patrol the skies with Black Hawk helicopters; and include a tank, equipped with a gun that can kill a dozen people in one go, in their presidential cavalcade. While these requests have been turned down much of central London will still be closed down to create a "sterile zone" so that Bush's belief that he has the support of the British people will not be contaminated. If ever there was an example of a guest taking liberties this is it. ...
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1086683,00.html>
Carl
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