In a free market, there will always be someone that can figure out a way to serve those who desire a product or service.
Some enterprising person is going to figure out a way to thwart the “mob rush”. I have an idea already, and I don’t mind sharing it.
A simple revolving door instead of a regular door. The door has a time lock on it that only allows it to turn ever X (adjustable) seconds, and can instantly be stopped completely with the touch of a button.
Of course, the “yutes” could start breaking windows to gain entry, but that would be escalating to a level not seen yet.
The british have systems like that. They also have automated tear gas systems that will gas the people locked in the revolving door.
We are not allowed to have them in Texas due to the fact that “booby traps” and other automated defenses could harm first responders.
Not saying its a bad reason not to have them, just saying that is what it is.
the will figure out how to deliver a product, but if the price it costs to deliver is too much for the market to bear, they will pack up shop and go home...
re: a store design, how about a giant vending machine with chips and drinks and phonecards and whatever else a crappy store would have, no clerk, no english, just pictures and a place to swipe your gubmint card.