Military chiefs and MPs blasted internet giant Google today after its Street View service included detailed pictures of the headquarters of the SAS.<\/p>\n
Internet users can peer around the entrance to Credenhill, Herefordshire, which has never before appeared on maps for security reasons.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
On the one hand, the Brits have a long tradition of keeping their special forces out of the public eye (although not all of the Regiment’s former members cooperate).<\/p>\n
MPs and military top brass have demanded Google removes the pictures, claiming it makes the SAS a target for terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n
Lib Dem Hereford MP Paul Keetch said: ‘The footage is simply not acceptable during a time of perceived terrorism…’I wouldn’t want a terrorist to be inspired by these pictures and it would be appalling if any help at all was given to our enemies.<\/p>\n
‘We all know where the Palace of Westminister is, we all know where the SAS camp is, but the issue is if you’re going into such detail in such a way that you can undermine the security of that building, that could be a problem.’<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
…attacking the SAS’ headquarters seems a bit like diving into the tiger pen at the zoo to fight for the Big Mac you just dropped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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