My son is working at a local theatre while he goes to school. He has lots of stories where they have asked people to turn off their phones and even have asked them to leave. He said they have finally been told to approach the situation very cautiously as people will get very hostile and belligerent to the point of physically assaulting the theatre attendants. He said this is a fairly common occurence. I think theatres are at a point where they have tried everything they can and are not successful. Therefore it is time for someone with some authority to help the situation.
And if the same patrons tried that in a topless bar they would be wearing their ass for a hat.....that's why they call them bouncers. Perhaps theaters should try a new tact..
Good point. It seems insane that they should have to hire armed security guards simply to deal with rudeness!