Not that I needed one. But having some fractional increase in my ticket go to pay for useless metal detectors, just so that MLB can look determined and counter-terrorismy? No thanks.
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2015/04/metal_detectors.html
‘It’s an attitude I’ve seen before: “Something must be done. This is something. Therefore, we must do it.” Never mind if the something makes any sense or not. In reality, this is CYA security, and it’s pervasive in post-9/11 America. It no longer matters if a security measure makes sense, if it’s cost-effective or if it mitigates any actual threats. All that matters is that you took the threat seriously, so if something happens you won’t be blamed for inaction. It’s security, all right – security for the careers of those in charge.’
(How critically important are these metal detectors against fiendish terrorists who are continually plotting to bomb a baseball game? Critically important enough that when the Rockies had problems with the detectors at their season opener, leaving some fans outside the game, they just decided to let them skip the metal detectors. http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25145346/rockies-fans-miss-start-of-home-opener-due-to-metal-detectors)
Once again, the use of a dash makes mincemeat of a post
as can so easily happenUgh. Thanks.
+Dave Hill Oh, that's a lot better.
Like MLB games aren't long enough already.