This article in the Washington Times is about the legality of video taping public events, such as a public arrest. Journalism student, Taylor Hardy of Boston has been asked to appear in court to explain why he video taped a public arrest, and in the video an officer was threatening and yelling at him.
The officers don't want the negative publicity that came with the video, so it seems the legal system is fighting back, but at what cost? Banning the public from videotaping or photographing public events, especially those involved with the government or law, seems completely un-American. Public officials should not be able to arm themselves with police and prevent videotaping.
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