Metal Detectors at RG!

[Blazer_Hippie]

Did someone say Towlie Ban?

 

[LameR]

Did someone say Towlie Ban?

Well played.

 

[DaRizzle]

http://www.rei.com/product/402026

 

[Rodolfo]

Bet one of these could do some damage...

salad knife

 

[GoBlazersGo]

Fuck that... there's absolutely NO WAY that I'm going to remove my hat in order to enter the building! If I don't wear my hat, then people will try to steal my fucking thoughts... and I DO NOT put up with any sort of "idea theft." Identity theft is bad enough, but when people fuck with my ideas.... THAT, my friend(s), is where I draw the line in the sand.

I don't have a pic' of my finely hand-crafted "hat," but here are some like it (although, admittedly, these are much, much less aesthetically appealing than mine--so, please, keep that in mind, would ya?):

Furthermore, if asked to remove my cap upon said entrance into The Rose Garden, I shall recite this paraphrased version of the U.S. Marines "Rifleman's Creed":

This is my (hat). There are many like it, but this one is mine. My (hat) is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I master my life. My (hat), without me, is useless. Without my (hat), I am useless. I must (wear) my (hat) true. I must (wear it) straighter than my enemy who is trying to (steal from) me. I must (stifle) him before he (succeeds). I will....

My (hat) and myself know that what counts in this (thought-theft) war is not the (thoughts that) we (steal), the noise of our (brain-waves), nor the smoke we (enhale). We know that it is the (thoughts) that count. We will (think)...

My (hat) is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weakness, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its (protective-lining) and its (interstellar-antenna). I will keep my (hat) clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...

Before God I swear this creed. My (hat) and myself are the defenders of my (brain). We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until victory is (our's) and there is no enemy, but Peace.

 

[Blazer_Hippie]

I need a new hat...

 

[gatorpops]

...or maybe they think Hibachi's Pistol Pete impression might light a fire under some moron's ass to actually shoot a player.

Interesting choice of words in light of the recent airline incident. Could it be a signal or some kind of secret code? Just asking.

 

[mook]

Bet one of these could do some damage...

salad knife

did you just point that at me?

 

[Nate4Prez]

I think the fact we got jobbed last night by the refs and the fact there were metal detectors was not a coincidence. Stern decided before the season started which games the refs were going to control, then the refs agreed to change the games Stern wanted as long as they had protection from fans, the metal detectors.

 

[Nate Dogg]

Fuck that... there's absolutely NO WAY that I'm going to remove my hat in order to enter the building!

No you don't have to remove your hat to go through the metal detectors.

 

[donkiez]

When you cant sneak a flask into the rose garden then the terrorist have truely won.

 

[MARIS61]

Luckily you'll know he doesn't have a knife on him because he too went through the metal detector!

In your dreams.

I have several knives which contain no metal at all, but are just as effective for self-defense.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

http://www.katu.com/news/local/80719907.html

PORTLAND, Ore. – Blazers fans can expect tighter security for the home game against Memphis as the NBA rotates increased security measures randomly at games around the league.

Blazers' season ticket holders have been given notice that "In accordance with NBA security procedures adopted to ensure the safety of our fans, additional security procedures will be implemented randomly on game nights on several occassions this season."

As such, fans can expect beefed up security staff and metal detectors at entrances at the Rose Garden. No explanation was given for why Portland was chosen as the site for the stepped-up measures.

Tighter security at large gatherings of the public in the United States have been more prominent following a Christmas Day airline bombing attempt that fortunately was unsuccessful.

Passengers and crew aboard an international flight to the United States detained a man after he allegedly tried to detonate an explosive device hidden in his underwear.

The suspect was burned in the attempt and no other passengers were injured but analysis of the threat indicated the bomb could have brought down the plane if it had exploded as designed. The plane landed safely.

The suspect allegedly passed through several security screenings with the explosive materiel on his person, prompting international reviews of security technology and procedures at airports.

The terror alert level for the United States has not been publicly raised but revised security procedures at airports and public venues have been stepped up following the incident.

Fans attending the Blazer game, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. tip-off, are advised to leave large bags and purses at home and to keep metal objects on their person at a minimum.

Security officials said fans will be allowed to pass through security with cell phones, keys and coins in their pockets.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/01/video_trail_blazersgrizzlies_g.html

 

[MARIS61]

The reality of the situation with Gilbert Arenas is that the NBA wants to make its fans feel safe. IMO, I wasn't realy worried about the guns, I was more worried about say, a suicide bomber with tons of metal balls in a vest.

This is merely a poorly constructed diversionary PR tactic.

How does treating the fans like convicted criminals keep us safe from Gilberto "I'll never drop 50 in Portland if I live to be a hundred" Arenas?

Fear breeds stupidity.

 

[MARIS61]

John Hinkley nearly assassinated Ronald Reagan to try to impress Jodie Foster. Is it really so improbable that some hardcore insane fan packs a firearm into an arena, has too much to drink, and starts taking shots at the other team's star player? Or a ref after a bad call? Or Chris Anderson just because he's a douche?

Well, I guess I could live with the second two possibilities. But as a fan of a team with a superstar and a hell of a lot of bad luck lately, I'd just as soon remove the possibility....

Yeah, it's not only improbable, it flat out will never happen.

Far more likely Gilbert Arenas shoots someone.

 

[MARIS61]

Well fuck. What's the point of everybody getting their panties in a bunch at the airport over my fingernail clippers when shit like that exists? Jesus.

Exactly.

This sheds a glaring light on the miniscule IQ's that "protect" us from danger.

Fucking morons each and every one.

 

[MARIS61]

"Our chief weapon is fear!"

 

[hasoos]

In your dreams.

I have several knives which contain no metal at all, but are just as effective for self-defense.

Oh so you learned how to make a shank in prison?

 

[THE HCP]

Oh so you learned how to make a shank in prison?

I did!

 

[oldmangrouch]

"Our chief weapon is fear!"

"Fear and surprise".

 

[Blazer_Hippie]

"Fear and surprise".

Shock and awe!

 

[oldguy]

I make a mean shank of lamb, but it usually doesn't kill you.

Go Blazers

 

[THE HCP]

Shock and awe!

What?

[video=youtube;RT5XBRzt2Uo]

 

[Rodolfo]

did you just point that at me?

no sir, I was aiming for your head of lettuce.