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... was a 1997 Win Wenders film which examined the implications of a universal surveillance society.
Eight years of the Bush Administration have morphed science fiction into political fact.
The title of the movie referred to the fact that once you are able to strike down 'evildoers' with impunity, it would be the 'end of violence'. A completely safe society:
* WAR IS PEACE
* FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
* IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
Pushbutton war has been replaced by pushbutton justice. A "funny looking" suspect lurking in the shadows can be judged and executed in seconds.
This development should dramatically increase armed forces recruitment - who wouldnât want to be on the delivery end of such raw power? It is HALO 3 rendered as virtual actuality.
The Berkeley City Council had better watch out - the next time they think of 'banning' military recruitment within city limits, someone may just drop a house on them, too...
