Cotty wrote:
On 20/10/05, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed:
Sometimes I go out filming with the police when they have various purges
(overweight vans / Christmas drink/drive / speeding / etc etc) and the
cop will say to me 'right, tell me when you want me to pull someone over'.
I always choose the most expensive-looking car.
He, he.
Anyhow, I'd say that being asked to pull over when driving a car and
being stopped by the police while walking around with (or without) a
camera is not the same thing at all. I think one is OK, but object
strongly to the other. It should be obvious to anyone why these are
different, but if you don't see it, consider the fact that driving a car
is something that you need a special permit (i.e. the driving licence)
to do in the first place, there are (and have to be) special regulations
connected to the activity, and it is by nature associated with much a
higher risk for the surroundings.
- T
