C.H.A.N.G.E fights for Camera Rights

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Some tourists, amateur photographers, even would-be filmmakers hoping to make it big on YouTube could soon be forced to obtain a city ... all » permit and $1 million in liability insurance before taking pictures or filming on city property, including sidewalks.

New rules being considered by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting would require any group of two or more people who want to use a camera in a single public location for more than a half hour to get a city permit and insurance.

The same requirements would apply to any group of five or more people who plan to use a tripod in a public location for more than 10 minutes, including the time it takes to set up the equipment.

Julianne Cho, assistant commissioner of the film office, said the rules were not intended to apply to families on vacation or amateur filmmakers or photographers.

Nevertheless, the New York Civil Liberties Union says the proposed rules, as strictly interpreted, could have that effect. The group also warns that the rules set the stage for selective and perhaps discriminatory enforcement by police.

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[azsteve]

i don't even live in NY but this is an outrage. why are so many of our freedoms being taken away? what a bunch of bullshit.

[ThoughtPunk]

i agree.. its on!!!!!

[JohnnyRock2000]

Jewish run city...

It's a money grab.

[wait887]

too bad those ny citizens won't stand up against the assualts on the right to bear arms. If we would just respect all rights we would be stronger.

[yammitor]

If they Assinate Ron Paul : "The Revolution, its on !!!"

[prismyd]

bush isn't even a legal president... and they talk of liability??? i'm gonna support 'wearechange' any way i can because omg, the world needs this SO bad.... well done people!

[DonFamoso]

Unbelievable I can't wait to with smash on the tyranny ..these policies make me sick. We are moving in a new world and its getting worse and worse. Shit.

[bleepfarb]

Oh boy tourism in NYC is really gonna thrive now! I'll never visit your city again. New Nazi City

[creda]

lol, the guy with curly hair speaks in the same outrage-ready tone as Michael Moore.

[Justin9Noble]

fuck the insurance companies