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minus-square originalucifer ( @originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com ) linkfedilink33•5 months agoyou want to know why people say ‘fuck the police’. this is why. its completely open ended. you could be 2 blocks away filming with a telephoto lens and be guilty if a cop spots you. this is a danger extension of authority for people who have already proven they cant handle their current responsibilities.
minus-square drphungky ( @drphungky@beehaw.org ) linkfedilink5•5 months agoThe law is bad and unnecessary but I don’t see where you’re getting the filming two blocks away part? It’s within 25 feet after being ordered back.
minus-square originalucifer ( @originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com ) linkfedilink12•5 months agotell it to the judge. im sure you can work something out with my pal the da
you want to know why people say ‘fuck the police’. this is why.
its completely open ended. you could be 2 blocks away filming with a telephoto lens and be guilty if a cop spots you.
this is a danger extension of authority for people who have already proven they cant handle their current responsibilities.
The law is bad and unnecessary but I don’t see where you’re getting the filming two blocks away part? It’s within 25 feet after being ordered back.
tell it to the judge. im sure you can work something out with my pal the da