Photography and Homeland Security – Popular Mechanics

Taking Photos in Public Places Is Not a Crime: Analysis

Too many officials think taking photos is a crime. Heres why theyre wrong.

via Popular Mechanics: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/computer-security/taking-photos-in-public-places-is-not-a-crime?click=main_sr

Our guardians of public safety often have the idea that shooting pictures in public places might be a precursor to some sort of terrorism. It’s an understandable concern, but misguided. I believe there is a good case to be made that having lots of cameras in the hands of citizens makes us more, rather than less, safe.