I haven't seen the patdown operation at the Ralph, so I can't speak for its efficiency. I can say that the Redskins have been conducting them since Sept. 2001, and although the procedure meant that it took 15 minutes to enter (15 whole minutes! What an intrusion!), I felt safer for it. Yes, I realize that someone could drive a truckbomb up to Fedex Field, but just because we can't prevent all forms of a disease doesn't mean we shouldn't cure those we can.
For those who think this is about preventing the smuggling of alcohol: Your priorities are misplaced. Spend the same 12 bucks you spent on the liquor you were trying to sneak in, and just have 2 beers at the game instead. How much do you really need to consume DURING the game? I'm all for tying one on once in a while, but the 2 main reasons I don't go to live Bills games are the drunktards--yes, I spelled that purposefully--and the traffic. (Saw ND live yesterday. 3 beers before the game, 3 after, none during, and a much better time than I've ever had at the Ralph. No idiots.)
Complain about 15 minutes of TV timeouts per quarter, not the 15 minutes someone is using to try and keep you and your friends and family safe.