Israeli MP Plans Passing a New Popcorn Law 51
Israeli lawmaker Carmel Shama is taking on the tough issue of overpriced popcorn at the movies. "We have to put an end to this. The public should not have to mortgage their houses for a soft drink and a snack," Shama said. He plans to bring his "popcorn law," which would put limits on what public entertainment venues could charge, up for a vote when the parliament returns from Passover break next week. I'm sure Israelis are glad that they have no other issues that need to be addressed right now.
Re:Problem with broken competition (Score:3, Interesting)
This is what happens when you allow service and goods providers to dictate the usage and buying of customers. Theaters don't allow you to take in anything other than food and drinks bought from them. There aren't that many theaters around that you could say it's the consumers choice. They should just make it illegal for theaters to stop people eating their own food and the problem would be solved.
BAH. I want the overpriced food and drinks. If they take those away, other things will get more expensive. If someone wants to have popcorn and a soda, let them. They won't starve without them. I'd support a law forbidding theaters from not allowing water to be brought in though. The overpriced goods allow ticket prices to remain relatively low.