RE: [Leica] Inspired but arrested

["B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>]

I guarantee you, Jack, that you are at similar risk in the Barry
Goldwater Memorial Mall - or whatever it is called - in the Fascist
Republic of Arizona. ;-)

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Jack
McLain
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 7:24 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] Inspired but arrested


ahhhhh... yes "The People's Republic of Madison"... one of the most
Politically Correct venues in America.  I often travel there for
business and the place gives me the creeps.

If your lawyer allows... how about some details.  Where, when, why were
you busted?  What was the alledged crime?  What provoked Madison's
Stazi?  I sometimes carry a camera in Madison (shooting on the street...
not the mall) and might also be at risk.

so?

cheers
Jack McLain
Tucson, AZ
http://jackmclain-photography.dotcommunity.net

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith R. Wessel" <keith@wbalaw.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 10:39 PM
Subject: [Leica] Inspired but arrested


> Two days after I entered this list I posted a question about my 
> interest
in
> purchasing some used Leica equipment.  I am pleased to state that I 
> was provided, off list, with some very helpful information.
>
> In response, I purchased (via the Internet auction -- you know what I
mean)
> an M6 a Minilux and a 35mm f2 Summicron.   This equipment supplements
my
M3
> with lenses, Hasseblad, Nikons, Crown Graphic, etc.
>
> I  have enjoyed my opportunity to become acquainted with PAW and some
really
> great photography by joining this list.  I have been inspired to say 
> the least.  I have been a student of HCB for many years and this list 
> inspired me to get out there and capture my world.
>
> Unfortunately, that has led to my arrest for trespassing and 
> disorderly conduct.  Apparantely, two photographs with an M6 have led 
> to my arrest
for
> disorderly conduct.  I have disturbed the peace by taking two 
> photographs with my new M6.  I disturbed someone by taking two 
> photographs.
>
> I took these photograph at a mall  in Madison, WI.  I have been taking

> pictures since the 1960s and will post some of my work as time allows.

> In the meantime, if anyone one this list can help me defend my 
> behavior of taking pictures at a "private" mall (which is used by the 
> general public)
I
> would gratefully appreciate that same.
>
>
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