London (AP)
Security advisors preparing for George W. Bush's visit to London later this week, today demanded that Buckingham Palace be "Encased in 400 tons of reinforced concrete" in preparation for the visit.

Controversy has swirled around this, the most extreme measure in a series of escalating security requests by Bush's Security team. It began with an attempt to crack down on protests, and the addition of almost 10,000 on duty police officers during the stay. Bush plans to spend several nights at Buckingham Palace, and security advisors were concerned about a possible terrorist attack.

"It's perfectly reasonable," said Dirk Mashing, the Security coordinator for the visit. "While I recognize that the Palace may have some sentimental value for some of the British people, security concerns must come first. Besides, the concrete can very easily be chipped away afterwards."

Critics of the move have suggested that if President Bush wants to be totally safe, maybe he himself should be encased in 400 tons of concrete. White House officials were said to be considering the request.

Protests are planned for today outside of Buckingham Palace.