Overalt i verden bliver folk med kameraer generet og mistænkeliggjort, for det er jo kun terrorister, der kunne finde på at tage billeder på offentlige steder. Vi har bl.a. omtalt det her.
Matthew Stanley Williams gjorde noget ved det – han lavede en falsk “Photography License” fra Department of Homeland Security, der kan få de nævenyttige betjente til at gå væk:
Since September 11, photographers have been stopped, harassed, and intimidated into handing over their personal property simply because they were photographing subjects that made other people uncomfortable, such as ship locks, trains, buildings, bridges, and bus stations. If you live in the United States, here’s a guide to print and carry with you: The Legal Handbook for Photographers. British photographers should carry The UK Photographer’s Rights Guide, since photography is slowly becoming illegal in the United Kingdom.
In the event you’re stopped by overzealous law enforcement or security officials attempting to enforce fictitious laws, I’ve designed these fictitious and official-looking Photographer’s Licenses. If you have Adobe Illustrator, you can download the EPS vector art file and print your own. You’ll need a photo of yourself, and OCR (or a similar font) to fill in your personal information.
Department of Homeland Security Photographer’s License
San Francisco Muni Photographer’s License
Lovligt? Hvem ved – men det er givetvis heller ikke lovligt at chikanere fotografer og beslaglægge deres billeder på baggrund af ikke-eksisterende love og bestemmelser, som det sker overalt i verden, ikke mindst i Storbritannien og USA.
Via JWZ.