Security checkpoint at the movie theater

[Boomer]

5. That did occur to me, but...

Even if the "real" motivation for the policy is grounded in self-interest over refreshment profits, theater management is riding the coattails of general security-checkpoint paranoia.

That they can do this without substantive pushback is a very real change in American culture and attitudes. My partner and I are both approaching age 60, and we've seen the rising tide of authoritarianism over the course of decades. This is not the America of our childhood, but it IS the America that current generations take for granted.

I'm sure the movie industry isn't the least bit worried about losing two infrequent patrons well outside their prime demograthic. The rest of their target audience raises no objections and accepts security checkpoints as business as usual.

This will not end well.