Monday, May 15, 2006
Rights to Photograph at a Skating Rink
Posted by Suhit Gupta in "ARTICLE" @ 05:00 AM
"The Troy Record is reporting this morning that a public ice skating rink in Troy, New York has banned photography at the rink. The NYCLU is threatening to sue the City over the policy which is apparently designed to prevent pedophiles from photographing kids. Although photography is banned, apparently individuals can seek permission from the Recreation Director George Rogers. ""As long as they are videotaping their kid I have absolutely no problem and I have given permission to parents and coaches," he said. "We are not going to let them be photographed or videotaped by anyone who comes along and wants to take their picture."" One parent, Jean Hetman, however is alleging that she is being discriminated against by being disallowed to photograph."
I honestly can't decide which side to take on this one. I'd recommend reading the original story here to form your own judgements on this one. On the one hand I can see why the policy is being put in place. But then on the other hand, it is unfortunate that not everyone (who deserves it) is legitimately being given permission. Either way, it is sad that we had to deal with issues like this one.
I honestly can't decide which side to take on this one. I'd recommend reading the original story here to form your own judgements on this one. On the one hand I can see why the policy is being put in place. But then on the other hand, it is unfortunate that not everyone (who deserves it) is legitimately being given permission. Either way, it is sad that we had to deal with issues like this one.
