East Texas movie theaters boosting security, searching bags

[Anti Federalist]

Boobus wants more.



East Texas movie theaters boosting security, searching bags

http://www.news-journal.com/news/2015/aug/12/east-texas-movie-theaters-boosting-security-search/

By Staff and Wire Reports

Aug. 12, 2015 at 11:02 p.m.

Moviegoers in East Texas could face a longer wait to see their chosen flick on the big screen as theaters ramp up bag-checking security measures.

Some area movie patrons said Wednesday that they were not bothered by the measures, which came in response to recent shootings at U.S. theaters.

That wasn't the case Saturday at Regal Longview Stadium 14, when one patron refused to allow ticket-takers to inspect her bag. She was refused entry and received a refund.

Regal has notices posted on its ticket booth and doors informing people that backpacks and bags are subject to inspection before entry.

"It doesn't bother me," Linda Hurst, 68, of Longview said Wednesday after a Regal employee checked her purse. "I'm always glad to see it; 99 percent of the time nothing will happen, but you never know."

Employees at Regal and at Carmike 10 in Longview referred any questions about theater security to their corporate headquarters. Attempts to reach those offices Wednesday were unsuccessful.

Carmike employees in Longview would not confirm that they are actively checking bags.

The theater also has a sign at its ticket booth notifying patrons that backpacks and bags can be inspected before entry, and it has two signs that say weapons are not permitted inside the building.

Longview police spokeswoman Kristie Brian said Tuesday that police are not providing security to any area theaters in wake of recent shootings.

The most recent theater shooting that made national news ended in no fatalities, other than for the man who brought terror into a movie theater in the Nashville, Tennessee, area.

Vincente David Montano, 29, wielded a hatchet and a fake gun there Aug. 5. He fiddled with a pretend bomb. He cracked open a canister of propane, releasing gas that police think might have been intended as a bomb, and he clouded the air with chemicals.

But when he fired at officers, he shot pellets. He was fired at by a police officer and shot dead by a SWAT team as he tried to escape out a back door, police said.

The violence at the Tennessee complex came about two weeks after a 59-year-old drifter opened fire inside a movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, killing two people before taking his own life.

It also happened while jurors in Colorado were deciding whether the man who killed 12 moviegoers and wounded 70 others at a theater in 2012 should get the death penalty. He was given a life sentence last week.

Longview resident Diana Anderson said she thinks area theaters' response to the violence scare is appropriate.

"With all the trouble they've had, I don't have a problem with it," Anderson, 61, said Wednesday while leaving Carmike 10 in Longview. "And if it'll keep our people safe, I'm OK with it."

That thought was echoed by a patron at Regal Longview Stadium 14.

"I agree a hundred percent," William Tillman, 26, of Gilmer said before entering the theater. "I'm tired of hearing about people getting shot up. I'm sure before too long, they'll have it like an airport where they scan your whole body. You can't hardly get out anymore."

— The Associated Press contributed to this article.

[tod evans]

Well I sure feel safer now......

[fr33]

If they are going to not allow firearms in their theater, then I am less angry with them deciding to do this. Before now, they've been disarming law abiding people but have done nothing to provide security for those folks.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

are they going to confiscate my bottles of water and snacks?

[Dianne]

are they going to confiscate my bottles of water and snacks?

That's what they are really going for... Those who stop at Taco Bell or Subway before the Theater, lolol.. No more sneaking food into the movie. It's really genius from the standpoint of the Movie Theaters.

[sam1952]

damn, there goes my flask of vodka ;)

[Anti Federalist]

We use a drive in.

[Weston White]

But what about all the people who park their vehicles out of view and implement elaborate devices to hold the backside theater doors open while they exit to access the military arsenal maintained in the trunk of their vehicle during the 20-minutes of previews to morph themselves into manic-SWAT-man--because they would dare not be so stupid as to carry it all in through the front door to the concession stand?

How does this invasion remedy that much greater concern?

[Lindsey]

People still go to movie theaters?

[fr33]

People still go to movie theaters?
Are you really surprised? Millions of people go to theaters every year.

[Zippyjuan]

Couple white dudes with guns have to go and ruin it for everybody else.

[LibForestPaul]

Couple white dudes with guns have to go and ruin it for everybody else.

What was ruined?

[nobody's_hero]

People still go to movie theaters?

Also:

People still fly on planes?

People still ride on trains?

People still drive on highways?

Yes. People put up with this shit. Not only that but they welcome it.

I hoped it would stop with TSA in the airports. No problem, I just won't fly. Fuck 'em. But I knew it wouldn't stop there. Soon I will need to be searched to use my own bathroom.

[libertariantexas]

That's 2 theaters, in all of east Texas. There are probably dozens of theaters in east Texas.

Just avoid these clowns and patronize their competitors.

[dannno]

"I'm always glad to see it; 99 percent of the time nothing will happen, but you never know."

If you're going to round to the nearest percent, it would actually be 100% of the time, lady.

[dannno]

We use a drive in.

Ya, those are great.. you can bring the dog, you can even bring the bong.

[morfeeis]

I couldn't tell them to eat a fat one quick enough, give me my money back and i'd go elsewhere.

[fisharmor]

But what about all the people who park their vehicles out of view and implement elaborate devices to hold the backside theater doors open while they exit to access the military arsenal maintained in the trunk of their vehicle during the 20-minutes of previews to morph themselves into manic-SWAT-man--because they would dare not be so stupid as to carry it all in through the front door to the concession stand?

How does this invasion remedy that much greater concern?

When I go to the movies my pistol is either in my pocket or my waistband, and this measure doesnt even cover that.

It is obviously about the snacks.

[Brian4Liberty]

That's what they are really going for... Those who stop at Taco Bell or Subway before the Theater, lolol.. No more sneaking food into the movie. It's really genius from the standpoint of the Movie Theaters.

Someone should walk in with a bunch of food in their bag, and if they try to take it, raise a big stink that they aren't really checking for weapons, its all about food sales at the theater.

[Brian4Liberty]

But what about all the people who park their vehicles out of view and implement elaborate devices to hold the backside theater doors open while they exit to access the military arsenal maintained in the trunk of their vehicle during the 20-minutes of previews to morph themselves into manic-SWAT-man--because they would dare not be so stupid as to carry it all in through the front door to the concession stand?

How does this invasion remedy that much greater concern?

It won't stop a shooter at all, unless they have armed security prepared to shoot back. Just more giving up liberty for a false sense of security (and enhancing concession sales).

[VIDEODROME]

Why are people bringing bags and backpacks aside from smuggling food or booze?

[DamianTV]

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150820/12445332019/tsa-movies-theater-chain-looks-to-bring-security-theater-to-movie-theater.shtml


Thanks to a string of theater-related tragedies, going to the theater is about to become as enjoyable as going to the airport (http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/aug/19/america-largest-movie-theater-chain-bag-check-policy).

Following two recent deadly incidents at movie theatres in the US, the Regal Entertainment Group – the nation’s largest movie theater chain – this week added a bag and purse check policy as a security measure in some of the 569 theaters it operates.

“Security issues have become a daily part of our lives in America. Regal Entertainment Group wants our customers and staff to feel comfortable and safe when visiting or working in our theatres,” the chain said in a statement.

This may sound like a harmless bit of "doing something" in response to a few tragic incidents, but there's nothing really harmless about it.

First off, it subjects everyone to the same level of scrutiny -- provided they're carrying a bag of some sort. If you have a purse or backpack or (god forbid) a fanny pack, you're a potential threat. Everyone else? Free to go. Weapons tucked into waistbands or shoved into pockets will go undetected.

And, like the TSA its emulating, the security measures will be easily thwarted and ultimately useless. For every weapon the TSA brags about seizing, many more end up on planes. A recent audit of the TSA's security efforts found it missed 95% (https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150602/05474131176/study-tsas-security-theater-troupes-missed-95-smuggled-weapons-explosives.shtml) of smuggled weapons and explosives. Anyone thinking Regal's security force is going to be better trained and more thorough than the TSA is kidding themselves.

Like the TSA's efforts, this will give moviegoers the illusion of safety, rather than actual safety. An illusion might be comforting enough for most moviegoers and it's all Regal can actually offer. This move is more about PR than reality.

According to a new survey conducted by consumer research film C4, following the Nashville incident, 48% of moviegoers are willing to pay $1 or more per ticket for the additional measures. Nineteen per cent of respondents said they would pay $3 or more.

And I'm sure Regal will be more than happy to take $1-3 more from every moviegoer in exchange for a hassling a few moviegoers.

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Full article on top link.

[CaptainAmerica]

sounds like a great 2nd date place...right? you and your date can get groped by the pervert brigade.

[tod evans]

Substations at WalMart and Walgreens next.......

[Origanalist]

Then they went for the movie goers, but I didn't go to movies....

[DamianTV]

Why not put the TSA in at EVERY store and business, not just movies? 50 armed guards to defend a McDonalds with one employee! The nation will be safer if only the Govt had more guns and weapons to protect normal obedient men and women from terrorizers with mental disorders?

[GunnyFreedom]

Aaaannd bit torrent will double in popularity overnight.

[tod evans]

Why not put the TSA in at EVERY store and business, not just movies? 50 armed guards to defend a McDonalds with one employee! The nation will be safer if only the Govt had more guns and weapons to protect normal obedient men and women from terrorizers with mental disorders?

Don't forget bedrooms!

Gotta protect the whistledicks from their oppressive feminazis...

[Origanalist]

Don't forget bedrooms!

Gotta protect the whistledicks from their oppressive feminazis...

Dammit Tod, don't give em any ideas.

[A Son of Liberty]

Netflix approves.

[angelatc]

Private property owners have the right to do this.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

rofl the movie theater industry is already dying, go ahead and put the final nail in the coffin

[enhanced_deficit]

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150820/12445332019/tsa-movies-theater-chain-looks-to-bring-security-theater-to-movie-theater.shtml

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?435179-Does-majority-of-Americans-support-or-oppose-Freedom-for-Palestinians&p=5336316&viewfull=1#post5336316


Full article on top link.

Not surprising, what started as government run foreign interventions blowback management system was bound to spawn across various domestic venues.
More job creation.

12-09-2013 06:59 PM

What goes through "pro Palestinian occupation" Americans minds when they see police state encroaching on them, do they know the reasons why Americans are being groped when going to airports, train stations, sports stadiums, shopping malls?

Increasingly Palestine like fear-centric police state is being gradually built around Americans, they have to know something is not going right. Terrists seem clever/commited enough for their cause that they have figured out ways to incrementally subject American tax payers, primary funders of Palestinian occupation, to what Palestinians have been subjected to for last 40 years.

My speculation is (as I have not seen any polling data on this) that before 9/11 American public supported funding occupation of Palestinians by 80/20 ratio, today it is probably about 60/40 support and after another 4-5 years of TSA/NSA Freedom state/wars costs it would drop down to 30/70. At that point, US tax payers would end funding their occupation and Palestinians would achieve Freedom, give and take 5-10 more years. Sheer speculation as uncontrolled/free US MSM doesn't seem to do much polling on this issue.

Palestinian:
http://www.onbeing.org/sites/onbeing.org/files/migrate/programs/twonarratives/images/checkpoint-strip.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=UHJUrT5ixBf_qM&tbnid=GVU4L6SZZgPi4M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onbeing.org%2Fprogram%2Ftwo-narratives-reflections-israeli-palestinian-present-part-2%2Fparticulars%2F451&ei=qlOmUqDiK4mUkQfkyoHIDA&bvm=bv.57752919,d.eW0&psig=AFQjCNH8U6Jxw1svJUrVIoh-VR6YJhKJAA&ust=1386718502023052)

American:

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Palestinian:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx153bakIdQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx153bakIdQ

American:
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Palestinian:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uKpegbpKX8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uKpegbpKX8

American:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzFAmue4RY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzFAmue4RY

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Hot air:
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[DamianTV]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to tod evans again.

Anyone want to cover me?

[Occam's Banana]

Aaaannd bit torrent will double in popularity overnight.

I suspect that these theatre-shootings and the reactions to them are all part of a secret plot engineered by Netflix and Amazon.

Well, no, not really - but it couldn't be working out better for them if they were ...

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

Don't forget bedrooms!

Gotta protect the whistledicks from their oppressive feminazis...
well they do need someone to witness the sex consent contract being signed

[GunnyFreedom]

Private property owners have the right to do this.

Sure, and I have a right to not go to movies, as well as a right to point out that this kind of nazi behavior is literally doing more to destroy America than Bin Laden, Al Qaeda, and ISIS combined.

[Danke]

This is just to sell concessions (stopping people from bringing in their own food and drinks).

[Occam's Banana]

Sure, and I have a right to not go to movies, as well as a right to point out that this kind of nazi behavior is literally doing more to destroy America than Bin Laden, Al Qaeda, and ISIS combined.

http://i.imgur.com/rYtMYwN.jpg

[morfeeis]

Private property owners have the right to do this.

Very true, i blame anyone who allowed themselves and their property to be searched.

[Weston White]

Aaaannd bit torrent will double in popularity overnight.

No kidding, it is almost as if they really want Hollywood to fail--who has been struggling for many years to keep relevant. ...And notice how many top-rated star actors/actresses have been moving into television/cable serials, which used to be unheard that is until recently.

[specsaregood]

//

[Weston White]

Well, no, not really - but it couldn't be working out better for them if they were ...

Ironically, this notion holds true for terrorists desiring the downfall of America by striping away their freedoms and the mentally-ill having paranoid delusions of a government that is tracking their every movement, thought, and feeling.

[jonhowe]

But what about all the people who park their vehicles out of view and implement elaborate devices to hold the backside theater doors open while they exit to access the military arsenal maintained in the trunk of their vehicle during the 20-minutes of previews to morph themselves into manic-SWAT-man--because they would dare not be so stupid as to carry it all in through the front door to the concession stand?

How does this invasion remedy that much greater concern?

How is propping a door open an "elaborate device"?

[presence]

Security theater is the practice of investing in countermeasures intended to provide the feeling of improved security while doing little or nothing to actually achieve it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_theater

[Anti Federalist]

Then they went for the movie goers, but I didn't go to movies....

And that is the problem...too many people just shrugged and said, "well don't fly then" when faced with TSA tyranny.

[Anti Federalist]

Private property owners have the right to do this.

As long as they use private security services, sure, they have that right.

Once they start using government officers, acting in an official capacity, then the argument changes.

[randomname]

The movie companies must love this, when they can prevent a few movie pirates from releasing screeners by having everyone get searched