Posted on 06/15/2007 10:11:34 AM PDT by kiriath_jearim
Reminds me of the kid who recorded his experience at a ‘check point’ and refused to tell the officer where he was going.
It’s one thing to start recording then quite another to keep recording after being told to turn it off. Sounds to me like the kid complied. Grrrr.
Tyranny.
How does wiretap law apply if you are a party to the conversation?
This law is an example of the creeping tyranny being brought against law abiding citizens. What’s the matter ... does LE have something to hid. This law should absolutely be overturned as UNCONSTITUTIONAL
I am coming to the point where I have nothing but contempt for for those in authority. Illegals are stealing the identities of those who work hard and play by the rules on a daily basis, with the complicity of illegal employers. And yet this kid faces a felony charge? El Presidente sleeps with a sitting Senator who recklessly took a life, and did not face the consequences that this kid is facing.
I don’t like what’s happening to this poor kid. That said, ya wanna ‘splain it t’me how this law is unconstitutional? Seriously, I’d appreciate knowing.
“Qui custodiet ipsos custodes?”
Yep. Same reason as we have a 2nd Amendment. Keeps ‘em honest (well at least to extent that we have more and better firepower than they do, and right now we’ve only got the more part).
Brilliant!
So, it appears that these police are concerned that there might be an acurate recording/account of what they do. Sounds like grounds for firing. Do public employees generally seek to evade accountability?
A felony? How many illegals are on our streets even after committing violent crimes?
This case is simply disgusting.
I don’t like the fact that they can tape you and use it to incriminate you but you can’t tape them to defend yourself.
OTOH if you’ve ever seen any of Alex Jones “gestapo/police state” tapes you would be amazed at the restraint of some cops. Jones greets them with a nazi salute and a camera in their face.
“Do public employees generally seek to evade accountability?”
Yes.
Next question.
I spewed my coke when I read that. You owe me a new keyboard for that one.
Another “videotaping” story from L.A.:
For the same reason gov't can sue you for doing something wrong, but you can't sue the gov't.
that being said, the link in Comment #21 does a good job of elucidating the situation. This case will go nowhere fast, it sounds like.
Next thing you know local govt. will video/snap photos of folks driving through intersections allowing for tickets to be issued for running a red light. Try facing your accusor on that one... not gonna happen. Send us your $80-$200 fine please 'cause you're presumed guilty.
sarc. off.
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