Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/06/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phil it is a frustrating collateral effect of increased security policy. Whatever the legal position, the practical effect is that the photographer can be harassed or intimidated. Sometimes by people with genuine concern, whether rational or not, sometimes by petty officials that may be overstepping their authority. If the attention involves law enforcement people then you lose whatever the actual legal position. Protesting is not likely to gain their sympathy. I hope those law suits improve awareness. Recently I was directed by a railway employee to stop taking photos (of clouds!) from a railway station. I protested but complied. I later found their policy did permit me to do this and complained to that government department. My complaint was ignored with no response at all. Don't bother moving Down Under for greater photographer freedom. Come for the food, beer, scenery and senoritas instead. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Philip Forrest Sent: Friday, 13 June 2008 10:38 To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: [Leica] Good old censorship This is one more way in which we are already living in a police state. As long as we keep watching TV letting it tell us we are free and safe, we'll not be the wiser. http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0824,shoot-first-hand-over-film-later,46489 5,2.html Can't wait to move somewhere. I love American ideals but I hate being lied to about my rights. Phil Forrest _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information