> What's wrong with charging to take pictures of national monuments? > Cameras could have a chip in them... > Alan Quite right too. Where in the constitution does it say you have the right to take photos? It would certainly help pay for the upkeep of the National Treasures. But what would the "thought police" do about dinosaurs using manual film cameras? I guess they could install image recognion software at the local D&P and a cent per monument to the bill (maybe with a discount for crappy out-of-focus frames? In the UK it's becoming more and more common to have photo restrictions in "National Trust" and other properties. They claim it's to prevent crime - but as we all know the standard of image from a hidden camera is more than good enough to plan which window you will be climbing in. Of course, the real reason (speculation) is to make you buy the guide books and post cards :o) As with all these silly restrictions, it's honest people that suffer. Criminals just find a way around it. Bob
