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Mall says Post-9/11 Security Concerns Prohibit Girl Scout Event
[EFL]Martin County [Florida] Girl Scout leaders thought the troops might enjoy a day at the mall with their fathers. The fathers and daughters could spend quality time together, completing a scavenger hunt for items in the store windows. Then, after lunch at the food court, they could shop for a Mother's Day present. But Treasure Coast Square mall management didn't agree that it was such a wholesome event. It seems Girl Scouts wandering around with their fathers- holding pencils and paper- violates the post-Sept. 11 security policy... "Our enhanced security prohibits us from hosting events that allow participants to wander freely around the mall area." "Hey you, stop that wandering over there!" "But I was shopping!" "You can't fool me- I saw you wandering! Now get out!" In addition, surveys are prohibited on mall property- and girls holding pencils and papers "could be perceived as such..." "Pardon me, sir, on a scale of 1 to 10, how lame do you think this excuse is?" "How do we know they're Girl Scouts?" "Green Uniforms?" "Check." "With their fathers?" "Check." "No explosive belts, AK-47s, or turbans?" "Check." "Alright, must be terrorists!" If you don?t want the Scouts wandering around, have enough guts so say so. Don't use 9/11 as an excuse. [Hat tip to LWATCDR, posting at Slashdot.] Posted by: Old Grouch 2004-04-24 |
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