Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Perhaps if we as photographers develop a lobby with the size, money and power of the NRA we can also protect our freedoms. As it stands at this moment, and looking at the trends, I'll maintain my position. Our rights will continue to dwindle. Photographers will more and more need press passes, property permits and subject releases (unless they want to work with a point and shoot, a soccer mom and two kids by their side at all times - in other words - underground with camo). I have first hand knowledge of being "stopped" on three occasions because I was working in public with professional gear. It severely dampens one's creative energy. Frustrating. Embarrassing. And it will get worse before it gets better; unless we actively defend our rights. Fond regards, George george@imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Jul 11, 2008, at 10:56 PM, Marc James Small wrote: > Oh, George, I think not, at least under this current Supreme > Court. Given their magnificent ruling in the DC Gun Case, they are > hell-bent on preserving individual liberties or, at least, five of > them are so inclined. The other four would sell your gun rights > down the river with your right to photograph in a public place.