[Empire_of_Liberty]

Wasn’t there a “Freedom Ship” fantasy proposal something like this, a few decades ago? It was motivated by tax concerns.

The only word that comes to my mind is “hostages”.

[AnAmericanAbroad]

The only word that comes to my mind is “hostages”.
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“Target-rich environment” also springs to mind. Whoever thought up this harebrained scheme really didn’t plan it too well. I don’t see any AA installations, for instance. And only 1 exit?

This could end up like Waco, or Jonestown. A fiery end, or vats of Flavor-Aid mixed with cyanide.

[cripplecreek]

In Jackson Michigan HUD money paid for the Armory Arts Village artists colony in the walls of an old prison.