Local Theaters Implementing Bans On Costumes For New ‘Star Wars’ Film

and I can't wear any of them....... *shame*

 

I agree with @Moral Hazard , this is to reduce corporate liability - it's "security theater".

I personally don't worry about it, there are more guns than people where I live. There are also quite a few former servicemen and women. If a person wanted to make a statement, I doubt very much they'd pick my town. (We have virtually no random violent crime- but you do want to pick your friends carefully).

I'm just going to put my Rey costume on and enjoy the movie.

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I like that idea. Very much like what they do for Star Wars Weekends at Disney World. It was such fun watching the Stormtroopers patrol the entryway to Disney Studios while we waited in line. (I just love Disney World, I don't care what anyone says about it, we always have a fantastic time when we go).

 

Which is why everyone needs a good blaster by their side.

Han Solo exemplifies Americana at its core...

 

I dont know if you guys have been watching the news lately, but there have been ... 318 mass shootings in the united states.... THIS YEAR.... 318

There have been 306 days...

This is the year that Mass Shootings have become a day-to-day fact in the united states. There is no need for debate here, everys tep must be taken to prevent tragedies like this from occuring.

And lets not kid ourselves, Star Wars fans can be the most high-strung temperamental and downright unpleasent people.

Let the costumes be banned.

 

What evidence have they that this costume ban will, in fact, prevent a shooting? That's the problem I have. We have lots of laws about guns, but the bad guys either ignore them or they go unenforced, because they're unenforceable. It's the people who are doing nothing wrong who are penalized. Every single time.

That's why people call this type of action "security theater". It's all for show. I'm not saying it has no purpose, but the purpose is to protect the theaters from liability, not the patrons from harm.

 

Has everyone forgotten the Dark Knight movie theater massacre?

The NRA has a chokehold on the legislature led in this country, and theaters are left to react to people carrying guns as best they can.


Personally, I'm hoping my theatre doesn't let people bring in lightsabers, because they are super distracting, and they already search everyone's bags for guns.

 

The best article I've ever seen on the problem with gun violence in America was posted yesterday by the Daily Beast, of all places.
Their takeaway point is that basically, there is no solution.
I'll drop this link for anyone who cares to read it and then I'm out of here. Don't let the title put you off, that's just for click bait. And if you're going to read it, read the whole thing. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/11/02/yes-they-want-to-take-your-guns-away.html

 

Wrong, there is a solution... get rid of the god forsaken guns

No guns = no people shooting people with guns.

And ebfore someone says "then only ccriminals will have guns". thisi s true, but most of these criminalsw ill be members of organized crime, drug trade, human trafficking. Most people who perform mass shootings are not mentally well enough to seek out an illegal arms dealer and get a gun, let alone have the funds

almost all mass shootings have been done with guns legally aquired.

and I am sure someone is gonna think "but what if we need to rise up against the government" that eprson, needs to grow up and realize we would be fudged either way.

 

To be honest the problem is not the costumes but the guns....Solve the problem at the source: why are guns still so largely and easily available in the US? Restricting theater visitors with their costumes for a special event doens't really solve the problem. A normal dressed guy could still be carrying guns or other weapons.
I understand why the theaters do this but it doesn't solve the problem.

I know that this won't make me popular and will get me negative ratings. I couldn't care less. I just want that everybody enjoys the movie and be free and feel safe.

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Exactly my point.

 

I couldn't disagree more. I wish people reacted to what is dangerous rather than what is scary. So banning mask is going to stop someone from bringing in a gun and shooting up the place? Good things schools have dress codes which make them immune from violence.

 

Here in Portugal, we don't have that type of restrictions, luckly, it's quite peaceful, not a lot of gun violence. But is sad that people who want to just dress for this special event can't do it in some theatres. Sad times indeed

 

you guys realize the ban on costumes is less... to keep people frmo hiding guns in the costume, and more to keep people from hiding their identities right?

There is a reason why when people rob a bank they put on a mask... If someone wears a mask going into a place its a red flag

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How often do you encounter a drug dealer, human trafficker, or any other form of organized crime that would be able to get its hands on black market weaponry? most guns used in situations where you would need a gun, were legally acquired weapons.

As for gangs, the solution is to institute a "cash for guns" program, and most guns will get off the street.

 

Magic highly specific unproveable internet credentials strike again - _ -

 

@Trevor

I have to agree with you on this.

 

I'm mostly on your side. I feel for the people who want to "get rid of all the guns" but don't think they should get their way. Many are pained by tragedies and overreacting. On the other hand, some think the second amendment means there shouldn't be any gun control. The first amendment has plenty of limitations, why not the second? Cars and guns kill about 30K people a years in the US, and should have a similar amount of regulation.

I wish laws could be empirically tested instead of passed based on politicians winning brownie points. Start with no gun control. Then test limitations one at a time, randomly assigning them to counties. Evaluate the efficacy at the end of a 3 year trial, permanently banning ineffective policies. I know this isn't practical or what anyone wants, it's just the scientist in me.

I support the private business doing what it wants, but I reserve the right to call them dumb for it. How many robberies/murders were there during the prequel screenings?

I don't know. Let me quote the guy below me.