Locked up

Tim has forbidden me to go in to town today. In a way, that is a good excuse to walk around in sloppy sweat pants, and say that I cannot do any work because all the books I need are in the library (yeah right!). The reason for this house arrest is not because of me behaving badly (which, of course, I would never do!), but is thanks to the G20 meeting in London. Most of the demonstrations are in the financial district, but parts of the West End are also affected (where they will have protest marches etc). The Firm, Tim told me, sent out emails a few days ago warning their staff from wearing suits to work today (!), and yesterday they put up boards over their windows (and so did most of the neighbouring business)... So yes, London is prepared for a fight. While I think it is rather sweet of Tim to be so concerned about my security, it also annoys me that normal people have to take these security measurements! But based on these pictures:

(taken from www.aftonbladet.se)

and
(taken from www.svd.se)

I guess one has to. But at the same time, I just think this is such a waste of resources. 5 000 police men out today! What gives these protesters the right to take over the streets? Yes, they certainly have the right to demonstrate, but which support do they think they will gain from vandalizing banks?