Interrogated and Detained at IAH for Photographing
Sep 20, 2010 | 11:29 pm
#526
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Given that Congress persists in its refusal to step in and protect their constituents, it's unfortunately the ONLY way
Sep 21, 2010 | 12:19 am
#527
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I think I support less than half of their positions and don't feel strongly about many of the others, but they are right on when it comes to the TSA and very good with false arrests in general.
Sep 21, 2010 | 5:20 am
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Oct 1, 2010 | 11:10 am
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You won't have a problem filming at BWI anymore (and nice precedent for other jurisdictions) and I suspect Maryland law enforcement officers will receive a refresher course on the 1st Amendment:
http://www.abajournal.com/weekly/art...n=weekly_email
Helmet Cam Was Legal, Ditto Taping Arresting Officer, Judge Rules
A motorcyclist who was jailed and charged with violating Maryland's wiretap law after he used a helmet cam to film the state trooper who had pulled him over for speeding is off the hook.
Hartford County Circuit Judge Emory Pitt Jr. ruled that a uniformed police officer doing his job in public has no reasonable expectation of privacy, eliminating a necessary element of the wiretap case against defendant Anthony Graber, reports the Story Lab blog of the Washington Post.
Pitt also threw out a charge against Graber for possessing a device whose primary purpose was intercepting oral communications. Under the government's argument that the helmet cam fell within this definition, “almost every cell phone, BlackBerry, and every similar device, not to mention dictation equipment and other types of recording devices" would also be illegal, the judge said.
http://www.abajournal.com/weekly/art...n=weekly_email
Helmet Cam Was Legal, Ditto Taping Arresting Officer, Judge Rules
A motorcyclist who was jailed and charged with violating Maryland's wiretap law after he used a helmet cam to film the state trooper who had pulled him over for speeding is off the hook.
Hartford County Circuit Judge Emory Pitt Jr. ruled that a uniformed police officer doing his job in public has no reasonable expectation of privacy, eliminating a necessary element of the wiretap case against defendant Anthony Graber, reports the Story Lab blog of the Washington Post.
Pitt also threw out a charge against Graber for possessing a device whose primary purpose was intercepting oral communications. Under the government's argument that the helmet cam fell within this definition, “almost every cell phone, BlackBerry, and every similar device, not to mention dictation equipment and other types of recording devices" would also be illegal, the judge said.
Last edited by Boraxo; Oct 1, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Oct 1, 2010 | 2:19 pm
#530
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Oct 2, 2010 | 8:02 pm
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Sep 20, 2011 | 9:41 am
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I've seen that bald guy with the goatee. When my wife and I challenged the TDC at IAH-E with the "say your name" game he was there and talked to some other 2 and 3 strippers but didn't interfere with our 3 stripper who kept insisting that the IAH TSA could add any rule for screening that they wanted to. I think the next time I go to IAH and see him I will take his picture! 
Sep 20, 2011 | 10:09 am
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I've seen that bald guy with the goatee. When my wife and I challenged the TDC at IAH-E with the "say your name" game he was there and talked to some other 2 and 3 strippers but didn't interfere with our 3 stripper who kept insisting that the IAH TSA could add any rule for screening that they wanted to. I think the next time I go to IAH and see him I will take his picture!
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Sep 21, 2011 | 2:21 pm
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*sigh*
It's videos like this one, that are by the way, paid for by tax payer money, that cause these issues.
I understand the premise behind making people aware of their surroundings, but things are out of control. Pay attention to the 1 Minute, 40 second mark of the video. They're shooting that in a Metro (Bus) station in Houston; however, it's no wonder people get hassled at the airport.
The above video was from 'Readyhoustontv.gov'. Also, from the same website, under citizens (emphasis mine):
It's videos like this one, that are by the way, paid for by tax payer money, that cause these issues.
I understand the premise behind making people aware of their surroundings, but things are out of control. Pay attention to the 1 Minute, 40 second mark of the video. They're shooting that in a Metro (Bus) station in Houston; however, it's no wonder people get hassled at the airport.
The above video was from 'Readyhoustontv.gov'. Also, from the same website, under citizens (emphasis mine):
2. Surveillance
During the planning phase, a terrorist will often conduct surveillance on a possible target. Watch for the following suspicious behaviors:
Taking photos or videotaping entrances and exits
Trying to conceal their actions
Asking inappropriate questions about schedules, the facility or security
Using binoculars or drawing diagrams
During the planning phase, a terrorist will often conduct surveillance on a possible target. Watch for the following suspicious behaviors:
Taking photos or videotaping entrances and exits
Trying to conceal their actions
Asking inappropriate questions about schedules, the facility or security
Using binoculars or drawing diagrams
Sep 21, 2011 | 4:21 pm
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*sigh*
It's videos like this one, that are by the way, paid for by tax payer money, that cause these issues.
I understand the premise behind making people aware of their surroundings, but things are out of control. Pay attention to the 1 Minute, 40 second mark of the video. They're shooting that in a Metro (Bus) station in Houston; however, it's no wonder people get hassled at the airport.
The above video was from 'Readyhoustontv.gov'. Also, from the same website, under citizens (emphasis mine):
It's videos like this one, that are by the way, paid for by tax payer money, that cause these issues.
I understand the premise behind making people aware of their surroundings, but things are out of control. Pay attention to the 1 Minute, 40 second mark of the video. They're shooting that in a Metro (Bus) station in Houston; however, it's no wonder people get hassled at the airport.
The above video was from 'Readyhoustontv.gov'. Also, from the same website, under citizens (emphasis mine):
Sep 21, 2011 | 5:04 pm
#540
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You mean this video is not a satire ? Do I know have to report every bag that gets forgotten to the bomb squad ?
Reminds me of the Antrax scare years ago when one of our companies was shut down because of some 'unknown' powder. Ended up being paper dust.
Imagine people really report every forgotten bag, everybody making photos or entering buildings.
Its just sad and makes you wonder if they really believe in what they show in a video like this.
Reminds me of the Antrax scare years ago when one of our companies was shut down because of some 'unknown' powder. Ended up being paper dust.
Imagine people really report every forgotten bag, everybody making photos or entering buildings.
Its just sad and makes you wonder if they really believe in what they show in a video like this.