I would think that the bootbag that they have given away outside the stadium would be okay. My wife and I used to bring a canvas bag to the spring and fall games with a blanket in it along with spare ponchos and sharpies. Sounds like I'll have to wear the blanket from now on. From time to time I would bring my camera and camera bag into the stadium - that's an obvious no-go now.
and apparently I'm not allowed to bring my cooler in anymore either
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Is this going to be like a TSA situation, where you cant get into the stadium unless you let some random dude grope your children?
I normally carry a large shoulder bag. I checked the dimensions and it's exactly the size limit. And it's pretty big, IMO.
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I take my kids to games as do many of you, so I am more than happy to put up with this inconvenience to ensure that the premises are safe.
I guess they really want to make sure you are not bringing in one of these.
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^ with an arch like that, you could fire it from the parking lot, on the other side of security.
Have then banned streamers yet?
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Saw them at the Houston game last week so maybe not....
Have then banned streamers yet?
lots at RSL game last week ... in a wind storm ... all over field at start
That is exactly what I saw at Turf Moor in match between Burnley and the Spurs. Heard a whistling noise and it landed at the front of the 18 yard box. Someone shot it from outside and over the roof.^ with an arch like that, you could fire it from the parking lot, on the other side of security.
Have then banned streamers yet?
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I too bring kids to games.
But this isn't going to make it any safer.
Don't perpetuate terrorism by surrendering to it.
I too bring kids to games.
But this isn't going to make it any safer.
Surrendering to terrorism only makes the terrorist win.
I mean...
Before this goes off the rails, can we not pretend to be anti-terrorism experts or pretend to know what fuels terrorists?
That's a big leap even for a forum.
Surrendering to terrorism would be staying home. These measures are being put in place to help ensure our safety, and I for one will feel better knowing that everyone is being checked at the gates.
I do find it a little odd that people are jumping to the conclusion that this has to do with terrorism and not people sneaking in smoke and flares - I mean considering that DCU thread. (I'm not saying that either reason are correct or wrong.)
Toronto 'til I die - but I think they're trying to kill me.
canada is perfectly safe. The US isn't. Their should be a travel advisory due to all the US shootings, but we don't need to bring their culture of fear up here.
yes. That happened. So have dozens of school shootings in the USA where far more people have been murdered than in Paris. Neither has realistic relevance to what might happen at BMO.
The stadium security comparison is relevant. The body count in other violent situations doesn't make it less serious.
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The American counter to that is simply they didn't need to bring their league up here.
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"security measures", like the TSA searches at American airports, are just one big facade and don't actually do anything except keep everyone fearful of the terrorist bogeyman.
If someone really wants to to wreak havoc at a sporting event, regardless of their means, they will do so and there's nothing " security " can do about it.
Not to say we should live every moment "omg what if!?!?!", because that is no way to live life.
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More than likely, it's a combination of many factors - one of which might be to simply be in line with other leagues on the continent on the issue of security. I think definitely there's a bit of what you're saying, but I think they are also looking at broader threats as well.
I think perfectly safe is a little too optimistic. The Parliament Hill shooting taught us that these things can happen. Though I agree that we don't need to go overboard, either. A balance can be struck between the need for public safety and over-reaching security.
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Again if they want to impose measures to increase safety go for it but a banning of backpacks is not going to increase safety, it will only increase the hassle of getting into BMO.
I don't really want to get into the terrorism side of things but if someone wanted to attack Toronto BMO field during a TFC game would be like plan 142 not plan 1.
Hey everyone.... just before this thread descends too far into the politics of the 'War on Terror' and other such non-topic issues (even though they kind of are related)
Let's talk about what these new measures mean to us on gamedays, and what we can do to work with/around the regulations to keep our enjoyment levels high.
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Unfortunately nowhere is safe anymore. Just look at the terror attack in Australia a couple of years ago at that cafe. Oz is no different from Canada. Canada always has a physical connection to the US which makes it a target for some. And there was a short time ago when you would consider Belgium one of the safest countries in the world, but not anymore
This isnt security. It is security theater. It's a communication to the masses that when you come , you will be 'safe'. When attending other venues in the city, there are different lines/gates for private suite guests. We dont get the same pat down treatments and certaintly dont have to give up personal items that the general public have to yield.
That said, what else should we expect? The simpleton terrorist type of attacks are the most common and easiest to thwart. Like trying to walk into Stade St. Denis with a bomb vest on. Bribing the airport staff with a few dozen euros got the bomb onto the russian airliner in Egypt. That took a bit more work. Protection from attacks of this type requires extensive staff management we just dont allow in Canada from work placce regulation to union contracts to overall expense.
The theatre will move threats towards softer targets. I really hope BMO game day operations is ready with storage facilities and staff that have had training. We all want the full crowd in place from tne very start of the game.
I hate to chime into the terrorist side of this chat, but do you really think the 17 year old teen checking me at the gate is going to stop a major attack?
this reminds me of the time they gave my 80 year old grandma a pat down and emptied her purse at the skydome for a Jays game
Just to double check
Are all back packs not allowed? if the back pack is small, is that okay?
this one is within the accepted dimensions, 14x14
Are fanny packs still allowed?
I am extemely uncomfortable with unscreened, dubiously qualified security guards fondling my children, your children or any young people entering the stadium.
Talk about counter terrorism if it makes you feel important, but thats a bullshit premise if the security guards are just minimum wage power trippers and not trained in counter terrorism.
Im gonna be really annoyed if this is all about stopping smoke and those idiots somehow get smoke in anyway.
At least ill be groped. Thats always fun.
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