[VideoPaul]

It belongs to whoever took the photo, or in this case, that photographer’s employer. It’s considered an original creation and is protected just as a book, a song, or any other original creative work. The firefighters themselves have no right to stop use of them (or demand compensation) as this was in public where no one has any legitimate expectation of privacy. EXCEPT if that image were used as a commercial advertisement to promote a product, which is not the case here obviously. An example of this would be, say, if MillerCoors were to take this photo and add graphics saying, “After you defend our country’s freedom, it’s Miller time”. Then the firefighters can sue over their images being used without permission, but only if they were personally identifiable in bthe photo.

But back to the original point, yes, the newspaper who empllyed the shooter who took the photo owns it and its use. They can license it to whomever they choose, or refuse to allow its use, except under one of the exceptions called “fair use” by the supreme court, which ironically enough includes parody of the photo.

[Cringing Negativism Network]

This is good, but contains a caution for all of us to think about.

As our next election approaches, we will eventually have to settle on several candidates.

Those several candidates will then run aggressive and successful campaigns.

HOWEVER. They will be subjected to copyright laws, out of proportion to what we see (as in none) against democrats.

Republicans have to be on top of the law.

In this case Palin may or may not have goofed.

Doesn’t mean I don’t support her - in fact I believe she is the best potential candidate out there.

But she’s a magnet for lawsuits.

Whoever took down that image did the right thing. I would imagine she could conceivably pay a token fee for this mix-up. (though I do not know this for a fact)

Be aggressive. Speak your mind.

However be careful about copyrights.

[Vendome]

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[itsahoot]

It’s considered an original creation and is protected just as a book, a song, or any other original creative work.

Since Congress is for sale copyright is now issued in perpetuity unlike the founders intended.

It would be nice if the people actually had representatives in DC.