Don't leave home without it!

[cknapp1961]

27 1025JUN2009 Local

My problem with the original post is that when I clicked on the link to the document, it stated to the effect that the document used to be posted on the ACLU web-site.

Why would I want to download something supported by ACLU? These are the guys who tell us that if only one person wants something that the will of the one must be forced on the many, instead of majority rule. I.E. one person does not want a Manger displayed at an airport during the Christmas Season, guess what? No one gets to enjoy viewing a Manger at the airport. Exception granted for legitimate Civil Rights Issues, but few causes the ACLU takes up appear legitimate to me.

Once I realized it was supported by the ACLU I could not bother to read the document.

[Shawn Dougherty]

I see a point. It's helpful to those of us that do live in the US. Thanks, Domenico. I've downloaded and printed the PDF. All the best. Shawn

[Domenico Foschi]

I apologize for not specifying that it would be useful for the US only.
I would recommend in whatever country you live in to get informed on the laws that concern photographer's rights and make your own sheet taking excerpts form your country's code.

[jd callow]

Domenico,
Great link and a great document.

Thanks!

[pixelgal]

27 1025JUN2009 Local

Once I realized it was supported by the ACLU I could not bother to read the document.

Just because the ACLU supports it does not make it a bad thing. Mind you, the ACLU could come to the defense of someone like Domenico when it comes to his "freedom of the press".

It already saved Domenico from unfair treatment (threats) by a member of the public, so I say it was worth having.

[Akki14]

UK version if anyone is interested
http://www.sirimo.co.uk/ukpr
it's now a new version even!

[lorirfrommontana]

Great information. I made a couple of copies for my camera case. Thanks.
Lori

[Mike Kennedy]

Anyone found the Canadian equivalent?

[DWThomas]

I'm amazed a confrontational bozo would stop and take time to read, but it's good to see it worked out.

The ACLU may not be 100% perfect, but they are one of the few US organizations active in seeing that we all get our Constitutional rights rather than being run over roughshod by the "tyranny of the majority." They have had my support for several decades.

DaveT

[apkujeong]

Hmm...since we expect the right to take photos (legally) at will, we can't complain if the subject sometimes gets angry. Freedom of opinion and expression is a two way street, and it's fair enough if someone turns back and tells the photographer they are a ______ for taking a photo of them without permission. It's not incumbent on every human being to know that photographers have some legal rights in certain countries. What worries me is when a police officer (who ought to know better) tries to stop a photographer.