[pure-silver] Re: pure-silver Digest V1 #51
- From: Leigh Solland <solland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:31:13 -0600
Adrienne Moumin wrote:
> I don't get it......privatized or not, if you're physically standing on
> public property you have the right to take a photo of anything you dang well
> please...at least in the US. A "security guard" is a contracted employee,
> not an officer of the law (once again, in the US anyhow).
>
> Last time I checked, it's not against the law to photograph private property
> if you're standing on public lands while doing so. Slanderous, libelous, or
> other non-fair-use employment of the image is another story, however.
>
> When this has happened to me (and it has, by both business owners and hired
> security guards), I tell them I am within my rights to take pictures, as I
> am standing on public property. I also mention that they are within their
> rights to call the police, which they NEVER do. After all, the time spent
> calling police (who will likely refuse to come for such a non-crime) on
> someone who will be gone in moments anyhow is a no-brainer. I stand my
> ground, and they eventually are forced to go back to their business if they
> want to continue earning income, and avoid the bad PR because I tend to be
> LOUD when my civil liberties are being infringed upon.
>
> I know my approach isn't for everyone...just sharing my experiences, in the
> hope it will inspire others to stand up for their rights as well!
Hurray for freedom and those willing to fight for it!
Leigh
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