Explosions at Boston Marathon
Explosions at Boston Marathon
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The Boston marathon was mentioned by the media as a possible target for years. I find it inexcusable that two large metal containers slipped through such a heavily guarded event. Something as small as a handgun should be detectable at every checkpoint. Massive failure.
- the world you live in isnt safe; whatever shall you do?antagonlsta
- forgive my ignorance, but how do they go about guarding 26 miles of event space effectively?prophetone
- Establish a perimeter at the start/finish lines. Metal detectors. Problem?ZOOP
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- Its not easy to do though. The place is fucking massive.CygnusZero4
- Would take way too many cops to block every way in.CygnusZero4
- Would I have to remove my shoes, belt and remove my laptop from my bag to view the marathon from the sidewalk?wagshaft
- Parade routes are blocked for miles. It's possible, but the cost would be high. Use profits from the race?ZOOP
- "Problem?"... well yeah. 26 miles, times two sides = how many metal detectors and cops? the $$$ would be ott.prophetone
- so i wonder how they would ever be able to contain an event so large. it would be extremely difficult at best imo.prophetone
- and then exactly as noted, they would have to restrict items like the TSA does which would be a massive undertaking.prophetone
- but then try to balance that with keeping the experience for spectators a friendly/fun one as they would expect.prophetone
- but how much fun is it at the airport? it's not. it's totally necessary but it ain't a nice experience.prophetone