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Sec.Service Warns Public That They'd Confiscate Any Cameras Used to Take Pictures of First Family
JonathonTurley.org ^ | 03/22/10 | Jonathon Turley

Posted on 03/22/2010 1:14:50 PM PDT by OldDeckHand

This story on the First Lady taking the kids to a Broadway show in New York has an interesting element: a warning by the Secret Service that anyone taking their picture would have their cameras confiscated. Perhaps the Secret Service General Counsel could point us to where in the Constitution and federal law the Secret Service has the authority to ban photographs by the public and the confiscation of cellphones and pictures to enforce the ban.

Michelle Obama – with Sasha, 8, and Malia, 11, and about a dozen other people in tow – attended the matinee performance of “Memphis” Sunday. After the block was cordoned off, the large group entered the theater. Secret Service members did not like all of the pictures being taken that issued the warning. If the First Family wishes to avoid pictures, they may want to watch the play on video rather than confiscating cellphones and cameras of citizens. I find it outrageous that the Secret Service would consider it within its authority to confiscate phones to avoid annoyance to the First Family. The Secret Service at times seems to view itself as a Praetorian Guard rather than a public law enforcement agency.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 1stamendment; broadway; communism; donutwatch; fascism; jackbootedthugs; lolalphabets; michelleobama; rapeofliberty; seriousbusiness; ss; tyranny; whysoseries
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To: CarolinaGOP
Okay, someone has to say it. Why would anyone want to take a picture of the first family?!

+1

61 posted on 03/22/2010 1:35:10 PM PDT by Patriotic1 (Dic mihi solum facta, domina - Just the facts, ma'am)
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To: CajunConservative

Guilty


62 posted on 03/22/2010 1:37:38 PM PDT by Pylon (Tagline: (optional, printed after your name on post):)
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To: OldDeckHand

These leftist thugs will be confiscating a hell of a lot more than cameras over the next couple of years.


63 posted on 03/22/2010 1:39:07 PM PDT by Oldpuppymax
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To: The Sons of Liberty

They do not need any authority!

We have a non-citizen in the oval office who thinks the US Constitution is a flawed document even though he took an oath to support it.

He has people in his administration who are lovers of Chairman Mao and believe that power comes from the barrel of a gun so you can see they don’t need a Constitution getting in the way of the JBTs.


64 posted on 03/22/2010 1:40:22 PM PDT by Wurlitzer (Welcome to the new USSA (United Socialist States of Amerika))
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To: OldDeckHand

This is just the beginning.


65 posted on 03/22/2010 1:43:20 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: CarolinaGOP

LOL, you beat me to the obvious.


66 posted on 03/22/2010 1:46:29 PM PDT by Catsrus (Have)
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To: OldDeckHand

The real issue is not that photo’s. But that they are afraid someone will have a weapon fashioned like a cellphone. If they do not allow photo’s with cell phones, they protect the Obozo.

Gentlemen, it is time for RecordsGate to happen. His past cannot hide forever. He has sufficiently injured and offended enough powerful people that it could be time for his past to surface. The fix-was-in before the election, but some of the injured parties may be ready to expose him. Not holding my breath, but it could happen.


67 posted on 03/22/2010 1:48:29 PM PDT by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.)
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To: Haiku Guy
"She has sown the wind..."

With those hindquarters I just pray she doesn't break it.
68 posted on 03/22/2010 1:48:37 PM PDT by Anvilhead (Dammit Jim, I'm an American not an American't.)
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To: OldDeckHand

Assuming this story is accurate, I doubt the secret service really wants to deal with tourists taking photos — clearly Obozo is behind this — or Meeshell — maybe they are tired of all those UNflattering photos of her, in particular, showing up all over the place!

But why do they always have to be out and about? And far from the WH to boot? Are there no theatrical performances in DC and environs? Why do they need to go to NYC on a Sunday when tourists are out with their cameras?

FUBO !


69 posted on 03/22/2010 1:49:37 PM PDT by CaliforniaCon (,)
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To: trisham

DON’T GO OUT!!!! There problem solved.


70 posted on 03/22/2010 1:49:48 PM PDT by Cheryllynn
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To: OldDeckHand

Any peasant that stares at the emperor will be put to death. Prostrate yourselves before the deity and do not look up.


71 posted on 03/22/2010 1:54:39 PM PDT by TexasRepublic (Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
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To: meyer

The Royal Family decides what the law is. The Constitution was burned, last night.


72 posted on 03/22/2010 1:54:54 PM PDT by jonascord (We've got the Constitution to protect us. Why should we worry?)
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To: OldDeckHand
So does this mean I can confiscate the cell phone or camera of a leftist taking pictures of me at a tea party?

Here's a clue, Michelle. If you don't want pics taken of your kids in public, don't take them out in public.

Gotta wonder what's wrong with these kids that they don't want pictures taken of them.

Or are they afraid that people will "photoshop" the pics the same way pics of Sarah Palin's kids were photoshopped?

Libs can dish it out, but they can't take it.

73 posted on 03/22/2010 1:54:55 PM PDT by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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To: Nachum

Bull crap. Their job is to protect the Constitution.


74 posted on 03/22/2010 1:55:49 PM PDT by Mark was here (The earth is bipolar. ---- "OBAMA: THE GREAT MISTAKE OF 2008")
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To: OldDeckHand
I believe they are only confiscating cameras with WIDE angle lenses panoramic photo ability.

You know, the type capable of photographing mee-chelles HUMONGOUS ASS.

75 posted on 03/22/2010 1:55:52 PM PDT by DocH (Official Right-Wing Extremist Veteran Seal Of Approval)
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To: MozarkDawg

Good post. Turley is the real deal, lefty or not.


76 posted on 03/22/2010 1:55:59 PM PDT by chilltherats (First, kill all the lawyers (now that they ARE the tyrants).......)
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To: OldDeckHand

I am getting tired of pundits citing the Constitution. After yesterday it’s more than a little trite.


77 posted on 03/22/2010 1:56:00 PM PDT by TigersEye (Down a lazy river ...)
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To: Oldpuppymax

From my cold, dead hands.


78 posted on 03/22/2010 1:57:31 PM PDT by ConservaTexan (February 6, 1911)
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To: toldyou

“Okay, someone has to say it. Why would anyone want to take a picture of the first family?”

They know we put them on FR for laughs!


79 posted on 03/22/2010 1:57:48 PM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: Mark was here
In 1965, Congress authorized the Secret Service (Public Law 89-186) to protect a former president and his/her spouse during their lifetime, unless they decline protection.

http://www.secretservice.gov/faq.shtml#faq6

80 posted on 03/22/2010 1:58:07 PM PDT by Nachum (The complete Obama list at www.nachumlist.com)
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