Curious to hear what Orgahs think of this. Several states and municipalities have been passing laws to the effect that taping police in public is a crime. I think this is maybe the worst idea ever. Being a police officer is a privilege, a public trust. You are authorized to use force on your fellow citizens, a right almost no other citizen has (all I can think of offhand is correctional officers). Why on earth should it be a crime to be videotaped in public when doing the public's duty?

Here's a reference. And another. Is there anyone who can defend these laws? Anybody who thinks it's a great idea?

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