A Friday afternoon lockdown at the White House to
illustrate how deep into post-9/11 security theater/paranoia
territory we are.
An NBC News alert:
Editor’s note: NBC News is reporting the White House is
on lockdown; a Secret Service official says a person attempted to
climb fence. We’re watching for additional confirmation –
Stephanie
CNN
reports Secret Service saying they already have someone in
custody and are checking his bag. President Obama is not at the
White House. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but multiple outlets
report a “lockdown”
in the building.
Last year, Capitol Hill went on “lockdown” after Miriam Carey
allegedly tried to drive through a security checkpoint at the White
House. She was
fatally shot after a chase by Secret Service, and her family is
now
suing.
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