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Foxborough, NFL stepping up security procedures at Gillette Stadium

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mmntech said:
There are three kinds of people in this world: sheep, wolves, and dogs. Most people are sheep. I don't mean this in the derogatory sense as most of humanity falls into this category. Sheep are primarily concerned with going about their business peacefully. They enjoy freedom to roam the pasture. However, they are willing to trade some of that freedom for safety. They need to feel protected from the wolves. Those who seek to only do harm to the sheep. The criminals and terrorists of the world. Sheep cannot protect their own kind from the wolves (the bystander effect). That's where the dogs come in. They protect the sheep by taking away some of their liberty for protection. Sheep are easily frightened so the dogs must remain ever vigilant to ensure their wards are kept safe.

Problem is, there's not much separating a dog from a wolf. It's easy for a dog to go feral. Even with the best intentions.
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Is that original work? Pretty good analysis :^)
 
the NFL is so worried about people staying home to watch the games because of HD, replays, belligerent fans, food/ticket/beer prices...yet they decided to make it even more inconvenient for people to go to games. No thanks...I'll stay home and not have to deal with all the bullshit and still have a better experience.
 
pyonir said:
the NFL is so worried about people staying home to watch the games because of HD, replays, belligerent fans, food/ticket/beer prices...yet they decided to make it even more inconvenient for people to go to games. No thanks...I'll stay home and not have to deal with all the bullshit and still have a better experience.
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If people are willing to pay......more power to NFL.

It boggles my mind but hey.
 
Vdubchaos said:
If people are willing to pay......more power to NFL.

It boggles my mind but hey.
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Last game I went to was in 2010 JAX/Indy matchup, halftime comes and I go to the food area expecting a huge line, only 3 people, great!, then I find out why, hot dog+Coke=$12...wow, I told the girl, that's pretty high, she comes back, "but it's a belly-buster dog", it was a 1/4lb dog, I told her that for $8 for it they should call it the "wallet buster"..
 
mmntech said:
Americans accept these new restrictions on their freedoms because they believe it is the only way to keep them safe. Governments and private organizations are rarely an island. They reflect what they people want of them. In this case the NFL probably isn't doing it due to legitimate security concerns. Much like the TSA, it's about the illusion of security. They want their fans to feel safe while taking in the game.

There are three kinds of people in this world: sheep, wolves, and dogs. Most people are sheep. I don't mean this in the derogatory sense as most of humanity falls into this category. Sheep are primarily concerned with going about their business peacefully. They enjoy freedom to roam the pasture. However, they are willing to trade some of that freedom for safety. They need to feel protected from the wolves. Those who seek to only do harm to the sheep. The criminals and terrorists of the world. Sheep cannot protect their own kind from the wolves (the bystander effect). That's where the dogs come in. They protect the sheep by taking away some of their liberty for protection. Sheep are easily frightened so the dogs must remain ever vigilant to ensure their wards are kept safe.

Problem is, there's not much separating a dog from a wolf. It's easy for a dog to go feral. Even with the best intentions.
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The terrorists are winning.
 
Saw the same thing mentioned a couple weeks ago for Bills games at Rich Stadium. As a hunter, I spend many many hours out in the woods, regardless of how cold it is, and am able to keep warm. I've gone to football games at Rich stadium, and despite 2 layers of pants, plus thermal underwear, sitting on those aluminum bleachers with the wind blowing through the stadium just sucks the heat right out of you. To sit on those aluminum bleachers without seat cushions? Fuck that - I won't be buying any late season tickets. How am I able to keep warm while out hunting all day? Seat cushion.
 
DrPizza said:
Saw the same thing mentioned a couple weeks ago for Bills games at Rich Stadium. As a hunter, I spend many many hours out in the woods, regardless of how cold it is, and am able to keep warm. I've gone to football games at Rich stadium, and despite 2 layers of pants, plus thermal underwear, sitting on those aluminum bleachers with the wind blowing through the stadium just sucks the heat right out of you. To sit on those aluminum bleachers without seat cushions? Fuck that - I won't be buying any late season tickets. How am I able to keep warm while out hunting all day? Seat cushion.
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The no seat cushion rule was one that really baffled me. I guess all those people sneaking things inside their seat cushions are out of luck now. 🙄
 
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