[Leica] Photos on public transit

[kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)]

On Jul 14, 2005, at 10:14 PM, Peter Klein wrote:

> I heard on the radio that after the bombing, London police asked  
> anyone who took photographs on or around the transit systems that  
> morning to please contact them--that such photos might help the  
> investigation.
>
> Ironic, considering the (now dropped)  proposal banning photography  
> on the NY subways without a permit, and a host of other knee-jerk  
> photo bans real, proposed, and made up on the spot by zealous cops  
> and rent-a-cops.  Could this mean that in future we might be  
> *encouraged* to take photos on transit systems, rather than being  
> viewed as potential terrorists if we do so?
>
> --Peter

right on Peter... I have repeatedly said (to totally deaf ears) ,  
that taking photos in the subways might actually be counter- 
terrorist, and a deterrent.


Now if you have the right photo,  you will be a hero....


Steve