Friday, March 14, 2008

Security Theater in Denver

Last night in Downtown Denver an average, middle aged guy with a
haircut wearing clothes was caught on tape trying to steal a woman's
purse. She clings to her purse, refusing to let go. Victory is
hers!!!...sorta.

Let's examine a bit: Here we have a violent crime caught on tape. No real description from the woman or any bystanders (also on tape) but at least its caught on film, right?








PHEW!

...oh no wait a minute. The video affords no assistance in identifying the man.

I know I am likely preaching to the chorus but if the video camera on the corner of 15th and Champa st can’t corroborate the identity of an attacker when it gets the entire incident on tape, then how could I ever rationally champion such surveillance?

And you can see the camera on the fourth floor of the gray building here .

p.s. this is very close to where the DNC is going to be... ba ba ba buummmm!!!

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