New York street photographers and indie filmmakers say their First Amendment rights are still at risk under newly revised regulations put forth by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting (MOFTB). Following a summer- long outcry from artists and activists over the first draft of rules published on May 25—which largely prohibited shooting in the city without a permit and $1 million insurance policy—the city redrew its guidelines and released a friendlier version on October 30. But the battle is far from over. I Turn My Camera On
But as much as the decision rests with the MOFTB, it's the NYPD that continually arises as the biggest obstruction to artists' civil liberties. Says Dunn, "The real issue is the cops, which is always, frankly, the biggest issue. That's where most photographers and filmmakers encounter real-life problems."
"Do you think cops will measure the sidewalk to mark how eight feet must be clear?" asked video artist Juliana Luecking at the hearing. "Will they wear [measuring tapes] on their gun belt? Like the first proposal, these regulations give law-enforcement officials the power to prohibit my right to use a camera in public—and shield itself from lawsuits."
3 comments:
now that I've confiscated your camera know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna have my horse step on it!
What part of the First Amendment justifies any of these regulations?
The Commissar is relentless. You and I have no rights as citizens. Government has the power, therefore the rights.
Says Bloomberg: "Go screw yourself!"
Where's his saber?
He looks like a Cossack!
If you put on some weight
and dress like a corn fed tourist from the Midwest....
you'll be able to take all the photos you want.
If the cop gives you any trouble
just look wide eyed and dumbfounded
and say..."sorry officer" (they love to be called officer)
"I wanted to e-mail these photos
of your great city back to the folks in Nebraska......
didn't realize I was breaking any laws".
(Heh, heh, heh....PIG )!
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