Society Needs to get a Grip

[Speed]

So, as a husband, I didn't necessarily agree. I talked my wife who is not a sports fan into going to the Aftershox game. On the way a lady told her to turn around. Her purse wasn't allowed. That lady was pissed and my wife was pissed. I saw 2 other couples headed to their cars.
My wife would not leave her purse in the car in that neighborhood. I've been around that campus since the 90's and could not argue.
She would've agreed to a search. But I still think that wasnt necessary.
I by no means wish harm to my fellow alumni or my university. But this current state of paranoia causes more anxiety and more violence.
10 years ago I was assaulted by an intrust bank arena employee when I walked in with an umbrella for my 95 year old grandpa. It was a cold and rainy evening and the umbrella seemed prudent.
We're getting stupid.There's very little progress.

[Shox2905]

I’m sorry that happened but this has been a Koch Arena policy for a while.

[Atxshoxfan]

So, as a husband, I didn't necessarily agree. I talked my wife who is not a sports fan into going to the Aftershox game. On the way a lady told her to turn around. Her purse wasn't allowed. That lady was pissed and my wife was pissed. I saw 2 other couples headed to their cars.
My wife would not leave her purse in the car in that neighborhood. I've been around that campus since the 90's and could not argue.
She would've agreed to a search. But I still think that wasnt necessary.
I by no means wish harm to my fellow alumni or my university. But this current state of paranoia causes more anxiety and more violence.
10 years ago I was assaulted by an intrust bank arena employee when I walked in with an umbrella for my 95 year old grandpa. It was a cold and rainy evening and the umbrella seemed prudent.
We're getting stupid.There's very little progress.

Not long before they give cavity searches to attend your schools 4th grade Christmas program.
Then you'll feel good about a no purse policy.

[Kel Varnsen]

I don’t know if it’s society that needs to get a grip if you’re that worked up about a long-standing policy that is a minor inconvenience.

[Kung Wu]

Airport level security at WSU sporting events needs to change, like yesterday. That is hold-over incompetence on the part of ADDB, and I expect ADKS to go to bat to rectify this situation, as he becomes aware of it.

[dregn]

It's pretty much the standard across all sports at college and professional level. Metal detectors and clear bag policies are the norm.

[Kung Wu]

It's pretty much the standard across all sports at college and professional level. Metal detectors and clear bag policies are the norm.

Pro maybe, but not college.

[Shocker_Power]

It's pretty much the standard across all sports at college and professional level. Metal detectors and clear bag policies are the norm.

And it ain't going to change!

[Eric]

Yeah, I think I would pick a different hill to die on. This one isn’t changing anytime soon.

[wichshock65]

There's been progress made. We can now keep our lids on the bottled water. Baby steps.

[Stickboy46]

The handful of college road games I've been to recently all had this same policy.

[WuDrWu]

Clear bags policy were in response to Covid. Size restrictions were before that and have been modified.

The question is why?

Has there been a spate of bombings that have occurred at sporting events in this country of which I am not aware?

It's more least common denominator thinking. We have to protect against the most bizarre possibility and ignore ALL common sense, lest we be sued out of existence and labeled bigots and racists.

You know what would keep whack jobs from trying to set off a bomb in CKA? The bomber knowing that me and a couple thousand right thinking Shocker fans in attendance are packing and good shots.

[WstateU]

Clear bags policy were in response to Covid. Size restrictions were before that and have been modified.

The question is why?

Has there been a spate of bombings that have occurred at sporting events in this country of which I am not aware?

It's more least common denominator thinking. We have to protect against the most bizarre possibility and ignore ALL common sense, lest we be sued out of existence and labeled bigots and racists.

You know what would keep whack jobs from trying to set off a bomb in CKA? The bomber knowing that me and a couple thousand right thinking Shocker fans in attendance are packing and good shots.

Bingo!

[Shocker_Power]

Clear bags policy were in response to Covid. Size restrictions were before that and have been modified.

The bomber knowing that me and a couple thousand right thinking Shocker fans in attendance are packing and good shots.

There is the reason for the clear bag policy right there!

[Kung Wu]

What are the pros and cons?

Cons:

Anti-family
Creates overall ill-will toward the school
Irritating when entering (especially during bad weather with lines out the doors)
Increased athletic department payroll
Increased athletic department equipment costs
Decrease in ticket sales

Pros:

Increases safety from 99.993% safe to 99.995% safe
Increase in concessions
Small decrease in hard liquor consumption

What else have I missed?