[PastorBooks]

“Secretly record all conversations.”

No, don’t! In many states that is now a felony, and they would lose the kids for good.

[marktwain]

Here is a link to the list of states that require all parties to consent to taping of conversations. There are only 12. In addition, the First Circuit federal court has ruled that it is a first amendment right to tape public officials in a public place. It is hard for me to believe that it would be illegal for you to tape public officials in your own home. If you look at the actual laws, even in California, consent is not needed if there is no expectation of privacy.

http://www.aapsonline.org/judicial/telephone.htm

It should always be legal to audio or video record public officials in the performance of their public duties, In most states it is. This needs to be codified as a Constitutional right, and with the First Circuit decision, we are on our way there.

[SeaHawkFan]

No, don’t! In many states that is now a felony, and they would lose the kids for good.

It is legal to record public officials in the state of Washington with or without their knowledge.

[donna]

That’s why I said secretly.