July 2007

by Rob Whitlock

I went to the Tacoma Convention Center on June 6th to witness the Special Operations West 2007 Weapons Exposition. The marketing exposition showcased the latest in high-tech weapons and the specialized tools of killing, compliance, surveillance and reconnaissance that are available only to elite military forces and law enforcement. But my reason for going was not to get the lowdown on the latest implements and efficiencies in the dealing of death, you see; I oppose killing. I wanted to witness the human side of the weapons marketing equation and to represent all of the people . . .