> Interesting, but note that was published in 1997. The Patriot Act > does give authorities powers that were not in effect then. I keep hearing about this "Patriot Act". Must read up about it!!!! > Even if you have the absolute right to photograph, the police > now seem to have the power to arrest you "on suspicion" which > will be a hassle at best. Don't you risk ending up in Guatanamo bay, or is that reserved for us foreigners? I've read quite a few reports of over-zealous policing - Thnks: "Oh, he's stood out in the open witha big camera and a tripod, maybe he's trying to take covert pictures" Bob