Blog 9

What is the issue and/or controversy? Where can one get more information? In what way(s) does the story relate to our class? How might it tie in to our work for Media Saves the Beach?

"A nonlethal device best known for beating back pirates off the coast of Somalia was deployed by local police in San Diego at political gatherings, and even at a competition to build sand castles"
--September 14th, 2009

I suppose the issue is that this device, which is usually used to ward of pirates from cruise ships, is also used as a weapon, and was deployed during a time where kids and other pedestrians are likely around, and at that event. Apparently, this device can even damage hearing. Apparenty, Police Sheriff Bill Gore said that this device was "a precaution just in case." But is it really neccisary? And why around these events? I think this story relates to our class because it's another way our beaches are possibly being misused, depending on what side of the argument your on. It could tie into our work because it could probably be the base of someone's project. Who knows what else is in that water?

You can find the article at: http://current.com/1isru4c

You can also find more information in: East County Magazine (Find link in article),