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Movie Metal Detectors: A Matter of Safety

Barbara Norton believes metal detectors in movie theaters will make families feel more safe.
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Barbara Norton believes metal detectors in movie theaters will make families feel more safe.

The recent shooting in Lafayette has sparked debate about installing metal detectors inside movie theaters.

Barbara Norton believes metal detectors in movie theaters will make families feel more safe.
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Barbara Norton believes metal detectors in movie theaters will make families feel more safe.

Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says she is already working on legislation to do so. Norton says she views going to the movies as a family outing.

"It's a sad day in America when parents and grandparents can't be safe in a movie," says Norton.

Norton plans to introduce the measure during next year's legislative session, if re-elected this fall. She says hand-held metal detector wands start at $50, while walk-through models can cost theater owners one to two thousand dollars.

Norton says no amount of money is worth more than people's safety.

"Is my thousand dollars or fifty dollars more important than a life," says Norton. "I think not."

Norton feels that legislators have a responsibility to do whatever they can to make sure Louisiana residents are safe. Some think metal detectors could scare off potential customers and increase wait times for movie goers to get to their film.

Norton says standing in line for a few minutes is a small price to pay to save lives.

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Tyler Smith is a senior communications major at the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a concentration in Journalism. As a General Assignments Reporter for KEDM, Tyler is excited to cover stories that are important to northeast Louisiana. Originally from Lewisville, Texas, Tyler is the News Editor for the ULM student newspaper, The Hawkeye, and also reports campus news for91XKXULStudent Radio. He loves everything about storytelling, and is enjoying putting his skills to work in radio, print, and online.

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