Defending the Nation

While driving to work on the Mass Pike this morning, I noticed the Newton Armory. This particular armory has dual purpose. The first reason that this small castle still serves as the home base for the Army National Gaurd. Respectful. The second purpose for this armory is recreational volleyball. Also respectful and equally important to the nation's status as a world super power. Let me explain.

According to the often inaccurate Wikipedia,
"An armory (Armoury) is a military depot used for the storage of weapons and ammunition. The term may also apply to an area within a building, used for the storage of weapons. In the United States, armory may refer to the building from which a military reserve component trains during peacetime. In a typical armory, ammunition is stored under separate lock and key from weapons to minimize the potential for misuse and improve safety. Very sensitive alarm systems are also extensively used."

Every night there is a volleyball league. I think that the armory should provide these weeknight warriors with access to weapons and ammunition. If the Garden City were ever to come under attack, they will be prepared. They will lock the doors, climb the turret, and fire away! Okay, so perhaps it's not a good idea to provide these weapons to these Tuesday night athletes with the desire to kill (volleyball term, peeps). Instead they will lock the doors, climb the turret, and bump-set-spike to the bitter end.