5.Your Own
Argument and Opinions. Did you agree or
disagree with the rulings. Provide some
authority for your argument such as quotes from the book.
I definitely agree with the answers provided by Kaleb
Anderson (my lawyer). He has been firm with the answers he said. Another
question that relates to photographing people and places as long as I am
standing on public property is where he answered, ‘yes’. ‘If you are standing
on public property you are legally allowed to photograph anyone or anything you
like, even if your subject is on private property or is a private building. We
would of course always encourage you to exercise common sense, be courteous and
respectful to others and behave in a sensible and moral way.’ Show the people
your not a weirdo photographer but a nice an happy one. Society benefits from
ethical behavior. "Researchers who study
happiness find that people expect material goods to make them happier than they
actually do. Sure, you enjoy driving that snappy new car home from the
dealership, but afterward your happiness quickly returns to its natural base
level . . . So what does make
people happy in the long run? Good relationships, satisfying work, ties to the
community—all available at no additional cost.” (Samuelson, Page 18)When asked by private security staff am
I required to give my personal details the answer is, 'no.' 'When stopped by
security guards, you are not obliged to provide any personal details. Private
security guards do not have any police powers, nor do they have any powers to
view or delete images or confiscate equipment unless they call the police if I
really do anything inappropriate.' They’ll probably take it as a “misdemeanor, which is a less serious crime, often
punishable by a year or less in a county jail. Public drunkenness, driving
without a license, and simple possession of a single marijuana cigarette are
considered misdemeanors in many states.” If a police asks
personal details they should have a ‘reasonable suspicion that you are
involved in terrorist activities, they have no powers to take your details,
look at your photos or to confiscate your camera. However, failing to cooperate
with the police when questioned may lead to a charge of obstruction.
Cooperation and politeness are the most efficacious ways of dealing with police
enquiries.’(Online)