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Yr Extra Frisky Paranoia lede of the day:
That will, of course, mean it will take longer longer to get into the stadium. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy suggests you arrive earlier:
Because nothing makes long queues and enhanced pat-downs more tolerable – or people more tolerant and patient – than getting a little soused beforehand.
That said, it always seemed inevitable to me that enhanced pat-downs would start appearing outside of the obvious venues. Up to now, most people have generally accepted the necessity of extra security procedures at airports (at least until it happens to them) to the point where it’s considered normal now. We even have toys and Disney park rides that make searches and bag scans all part of the “fun”.
Still, I predict the new procedures will not go over well with fans, and that they’ll be rescinded, albeit only if it hurts attendance. Or if enough surly fans get tazed by security guards.
In which case, history books 50 years from now will say that after 10+ years of sacrificing privacy for security, Americans drew the line at major sports events.
Illegal procedure,
This is dF
That will, of course, mean it will take longer longer to get into the stadium. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy suggests you arrive earlier:
"The enhanced security procedures recommended by our office before the start of the season will further increase the safety of fans but will require some additional time," McCarthy told USA TODAY in a statement Thursday. "We encourage fans to come early, enjoy their tailgating tradition, and be patient as they enter the stadium."
Because nothing makes long queues and enhanced pat-downs more tolerable – or people more tolerant and patient – than getting a little soused beforehand.
That said, it always seemed inevitable to me that enhanced pat-downs would start appearing outside of the obvious venues. Up to now, most people have generally accepted the necessity of extra security procedures at airports (at least until it happens to them) to the point where it’s considered normal now. We even have toys and Disney park rides that make searches and bag scans all part of the “fun”.
Still, I predict the new procedures will not go over well with fans, and that they’ll be rescinded, albeit only if it hurts attendance. Or if enough surly fans get tazed by security guards.
In which case, history books 50 years from now will say that after 10+ years of sacrificing privacy for security, Americans drew the line at major sports events.
Illegal procedure,
This is dF
