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Re: Myth about subway picture-taking |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Mon Nov 13 21:13:21 2006, in response to Re: Detained on WMATA while taking pictures, posted by Palal on Mon Nov 13 19:58:11 2006. "Oh, and as most will probably here will agree with me, banning photography does not increase safety in general."True. The idea that picture-taking causes danger (by aiding terrorism or whatever) is a myth. In fact, it probably reduces safety. In the last few years, subway riders used cellphone cameras to take pictures of perverts and "swipers" and provided them to NYPD. In at least two cases I know of, and possibly more, this led to arrests. In turn, a certain percentage of misdmeanor arrests will reveal a criminal with open warrants for murder, robbery or other felonies, and taking that person out of the subway and into jail is very important. Without passengers' help (and their picture evidence!) it's harder to get that done. Encouraging people to use cameras responsibly in the subway increases safety. |
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