They banned private gun ownership years ago and now London has the "not so proud" reputation having the most muggings per capita of any city in the world. It used to be one of the safest cities in the world.
Politicians just don't get it! Only the law abiding follow the rules. The criminals will always have hidden guns and likewise a terrorist who needs to take pictures will have a hidden camera. It is the law abiding who pay the price and loose their freedoms.
Sorry to be so far off from a bona-fide Photoforum type topic, but I saw the parallel and couldn't help my self.
Walter
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On Thursday, January 20, 2005, at 04:45 AM, Chris wrote:
It is already illegal over here. Looks like carrying a camera could lead to prosecution…. English law forbids taking portraits of people without their explicit permission, in the street you only need verbal consent. Use of telephoto lenses is also forbidden. Even taking houses can lead to trouble. If you take street scenes any people in the frame have to be unrecognizable.
My figures are now simulated by my pc and are no-one.
Looks like photography will soon be a thing of the past.
Chris.
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From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf OfDSmall9917@xxxxxxx
Sent: 19 January 2005 23:24
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: gallery
From the bus
David Small
dsmall9917@xxxxxxx
N.Y.C. part of street portrait series
unfortunately it will be illgal to photograph
on public transportation shortly. As if that would
stop a terrorist.
