Article:Shooting puts theater safety back in focus
Summary: Following all the recent movie theater shooting, especially the one in Lafayette, La, movie theaters are now willing and beginning to step up their security. Jim Davis, who has served in the Colorado public safety department as well as homeland security, believes there will have to be changes to movie theater security. He suggests metal detectors and bag searches, just like you would have to if you were at a stadium game. However, metal detectors are generally very expensive. Bock suggests more discussion and productivity in the area of gun control, and claims that metal detectors would only be a "band aid" for the problem, not offering a permanent solution.
Analysis: I believe although metal detectors might be expensive they should definitely be implemented in movie theaters across america. My reasoning for that is because while you may not be able to get everyone to agree on gun control issues, a metal detector will always be there so you are aware of who is carrying what. You can trace the second amendment and the right to own guns all the way back to colonial times, when the colonists needed them in order to defend themselves against various threats and during wars. For this very reason I do believe people should be allowed to own guns, because self protection is important. However, where you are allowed to bring your gun should be more controlled, because it seems more often than not people aren't using them for self defense. It may be a moot point all together, because even though there is a law or limits on who can own a gun/where you can and can't bring it, there's always going to be people who break those rules. Whichever the side of the issue you may be on, everyone should be concerned about each others safety.
I agree with you 100%. Although it is sad that we should have consider stricter security in a place where we go to relax, we do need this. No one should be afraid to go to the movie theatre. Hopefully an improvement like this will help prevent any tragedy at a movie theater in the future.
ReplyDeleteMetal detectors, although expensive, would make movie-goers feel and be safer, with theater shootings being so common now. There's no reason to carry a gun into a theater, so I don't see why implementing metal detectors should be a problem. Plus, since candy isn't metal, we could feel safe and still sneak in candy.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you, metal detectors in movie theaters sounds reasonable and it would make going to the movies feel a lot safer. I don't think I've ever even thought about the possibility of getting shot while watching a movie but because of incidents like these I think now people are aware it could happen, and security measures like these could help reassure them
ReplyDeleteI agree that security in movie theaters should be more enforced. There has been many incidents involving guns that could have been prevented with better security. It's sad that we have to be aware of this issue, and that everyone can't be peaceful.
ReplyDeleteTristin Manus, 8th period - I absolutely agree on this. People should be able to enjoy themselves and not be terrified to got to the movies or anywhere else. The enforcement of security in movie theatres is what we truly need in order to secure the safety of the people.
ReplyDeleteI one hundred percent agree that movie security should be improved. If metal detectors can't be afforded, then theaters everywhere should start with the basics. Every movie theater I've been to seems to have easy access. I could easily walk straight in without a ticket. Bag searches should also be an easy fix to security issues.
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I agree with you, safety in Movie Theaters should be improved in some way because they are used by so many people. Plus the fact that movie theaters are dark and sometimes you can't see what is happening until it's too late. -Mattie Whisler 9th period Flex
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