Posted on 10/15/2015 1:35:52 PM PDT by Borges
What happens in a public place may be photographed, filmed, or recorded, as long as no effort is made to conceal the actions.
Many police who have taken away folks’ recording devices, be it cellphones with cameras or video cams or whatever, have had t heir hands slapped for their efforts.
She thought he looked suspicious. If he were a suspicious character, as a woman, she would be foolish to engage him in conversation.
She did what she felt was her duty. If he had been a pervert, we would be lauding her.
It occurred in Mass. The guy could have been guilty of “thought crimes” and Comrade Reporting Woman did the right thing to protect the Cambridge Collective.
He had taken no pictures that day, his camera proved it. She thought he looked suspicious because he HAD a camera with him. She should have waited and watched him from a distance to see if he was actually taking pictures of children.
She is a busybody and needs to be reprimanded for her actions.
I betcha this is from that ‘see something, say ‘something’ garbage. Most conservatives never see the posters for this crap, as they’re typically in libraries, gubmint offices et al.
Horseshit, basically. If it were me, I’d have told the officers to get a warrant or arrest me.
I don’t know what he’s surprised about. This happens in Massachusetts all the time. People can’t wait to call the cops instead of minding their own business. It’s the end game of Liberal politics. We can’t have people just enjoying their freedom the police need to do something about it.
Question back to the police -
“am I under arrest or am I free to go?”
What’s the charge?
Irritating a busybody?
If that were true, every business with a security camera would be criminal. Publishing them without permission may of may not be illegal. Definitely not if they are celebrities though, or the paparazzi would be out of business.
I’m an amateur photographer but I don’t even bother trying to take photos of strangers in public places. It’s perfectly legal, but not worth the hassle. (And don’t even think about photographing a stranger’s kids!) Landscapes, architecture, friends and relatives — that’s about it.
Another way of looking at it.
This exact thing happened to me in nearby Connecticut. The cop had me show him every pic on my camera. The busybody paranoid lady quickly split when I was absolved.
This exact thing happened to me in nearby Connecticut. The cop had me show him every pic on my camera. The busybody paranoid lady quickly split when I was absolved.
I’ve seen the videos people have taken, especially with the border patrol -
the drive simply repeated “am I under arrest or am I free to go”
until they gave up and waved him on.
Yes, that's the rule in communist countries, and a way you can tell if you live in one.
I understand the writer's side of the story. However, I also know that it is wise to go with your gut instincts. If you feel creeped out by someone, there is more often than not a good reason for it.
I just laughed at them. . .I said, "hey boys. . .I'm a dad, just waiting for his daughter". . .Fortunately, my daughter walked up right about that time.. . .they said some woman complained that a creepy guy was sitting in a pick-up truck taking pictures of kids.
I suspect most of these woman with the hair-trigger paranoia are stone-cold Libs. They never feel safe, see all men as potential predators. . .especially those that drive pick-up trucks.
What a creepy woman. Sounds like some projection going on.
The world we live in.
I do believe that making audio or video recordings of someone without their permission is not legal.
agreed if you want a hoot go to times square, nyc and take a picture of the sony electronic billboard. he will see you and take a picture of you. very cool.
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