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Well at least none of those idiots are from Iowa.

Although I differ with Carlos politically I agree that some things should not be partisan, particular the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th amendments..

Whether they be to the left or right politically this is unacceptable and it pains me that those of my party are being so stupid. I guess its time to call the RNC and bitch..

I usually simply ignore those signs in these cases, knowing the have no force in law. Up to now I haven't been called out but I am ready.. Maybe I get arrested, so what, at least I'll get paid.

Also, what happened to the article about the cop getting in trouble for boning somebody in broad daylight?

that would never happen in florida, the politicians down here are not like that. our state is the "sunshine state" for gods sake, they would have a lot explaining to do trying shit like that! its the law all the shit be in the SUNSHINE! as in for all to see, hear, video, and record any damn way you please! AND SHIT! the mainstream media allows this CRAP to happen with reporters there and cameras? WTF are they doing there, dont they get paid to "get the story"? down here in south florida we have some of the most dumbass reporters that work for 4, 7, and 10. they lie all the damn time, and they dont give a shit! one of the local stations had their cameraman robbed at gunpoint by MBPD, and they lied so damn bad, i caught her good. i lady reporter. GLENNA i think her name was, fuck her. she needs to be fired, the dumbitch. she was stating the lie that police were legally able to steal your camera if they gave a receipt. or some shit like that. the fact is the MAINSTREAM media are nothing but whores for the PMD.

If I had to make a guess, many politicians might have taken note how George Allen was taken down on the senatorial race in VA. If you remember, a Democratic operative was filming him,then he introduced the term
"macaca." As we all learned then, it was an an ethnic slur directed at Indians. That video brought down his presidential aspirations with his defeat of the VA Senate seat

In case you forgot >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r90z0PMnKwI

I think it's a good idea you keep a scorecard. I wouldn't trust a public servant not willing to do business in the open.

This past weekend, I attended my first town hall of the political season. Michelle Bachman was in town. Many in attendence, including myself had photographic devices and unhindered use of them

Whatever her politics, at least she passes this sniff test, for now.

Of course republicans are. The proof is in Weiner and Edwards sex videos!

Actually, I don't think it's biased one way or another.

I do know that Maryland and IL, the two most oppressive states per photography/videography, are very democratic historically.

Kennedy's, Daly's, etc.

Mike S

Carlos
As someone who leans right it saddens me to say that Republicans will probably be more camera shy than Democrats. But, I think you will be doing yourself and your readers a disservice if you don’t look deeper into the reasons behind it. Looking at your list I found that in most cases both sides are in highly continuous or battleground areas. This puts them as prime targets for activist on both sides to stage disruptions, selectively edit or at the least catch someone in a gaffe.
IMHO banning photography at public events is not the solution nor is refusing to have Town Halls in general as many have. http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011/08/23/no_town_halls_no_problem.html
Politicians need step up their game, learn to think on their feet and adapt to the capabilities of new technology. Some suggestions Video their open meetings themselves; Set specific rules regarding interaction, comment and outbursts; Be prepared to have voters challenge your positions and challenge commenters to offer solutions not just complaints.

I didn't examine them all, but I don't think the "Ron Paul" event deserves to be on the list. Campaign for Liberty is a private organization -- not part Dr. Paul's presidential campaign -- in an apparently private venue. The organization has the right to ban whomever or whatever it wants. If it were in public, on government property, or an event officially connected with the Paul campaign it would be a different matter.

While I strongly support the effort to defend the freedom to photograph, I'm disturbed that its activists seem to be persistently unable to distinguish between public and private events and property.

There is virtually no circumstance in which I believe public officials, in performance of their duties, have the right to exclude the public and their cameras, but nobody has the right to demand access to meetings of private organizations on private property. Campaign for Liberty has nothing to do with Ron Paul's performance of his public duties.

In gross generalization: Republicans tend to loath,hate, and dispise the 1st amendment(anti flag burning, etc.)While whole heartedly embracing the 2nd. Democrats tend to the opposite, embracing the 1st while loathing the 2nd. (I personally love both) So to the question "are Republicans more camera shy than Democrats"...probably.

Add one more Republican: Bill Montgomery, Maricopa Co. Attorney, in a upcoming debate at a public Arizona State University on the Drug War in which he of course is the pro-drug war side.

http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/News/095630-2011-08-30-county-attorney-do...

Considering how the predominantly left media has has treated politics over the years I can't say I blame Rep.'s for being more camera shy than dems.

I hate to think that Republicans are more camera shy than Dems, since I'm a registered Republican. My feeling is that government needs to be more accountable to the citizenry at all levels, regardless of party affiliation. Even though Carlos and I wouldn't agree on all things political, I admire him for starting this website and keeping it updated.