The point is you do not walk up and snap a photo of a public figure of any persuasion without first asking permission. Judging from the way this kid is dressed I'm assuming he's from some private school somewhere (feels entitled) - which means nothing essentially. His mama should have raised him better. And he did get off easy. There have been many instances where public figures have punched the lights out of someone trying to take their photo without permission....risky kid ! (had this been Johnny Depp this dumbass kid woulda been in the hospital)
The student needs to oblige the man and the man could be doing nothing more than shaking the student's arm, while the young man is tight fisted and belligerent.
The politician needs to be more open, especially to constituents, but on the other hand, there needs to be appropriate and polite civil obedience, in asking for a posed opportunity. He should give his name if asked.
The issue is what were the shots to be used for? Just not nice all round.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 13:57.
Good for him !!! It's hard to believe that people out there think that they have the right to stick a camera in someone's face any time they feel like it (public figure or not) . . . the student got of easily !!!
[Ed Note: Yeah! Well, you mean everybody but Bush, right? Or do you mean all Republicans?]
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 22:19.
[Ed Note: Yeah! Well, you mean everybody but Bush, right? Or do you mean all Republicans?]
I do not understand your "Note" - what does it have to do with my comment?
[Ed Note: I just wanted to make sure you were applying this equally to all politicians, regardless of political persuasion :) I tend to believe that when you get into politics, you simply give up some things including a certain amount of privacy. I just want to make sure you're applying the same rules to everybody. BTW, I should have said "Democrats" ... oh well.]
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 15:27.
Yes, my comment was not meant to be a political statement, it just seems that people have gone hog-wild with regard to taking photos, videos and audio recordings of public figures . . . it's almost as if we (the public) seem to feel we are entitled to stick a camera in the faces of anyone we want to (students are even doing this to teachers) whenever we feel like doing it . . . I guess I thought it refreshing to see a public figure taking a stand against this practice.
[Ed Note: Gotcha. But keep in mind that even a public figure may not physically assault someone--as did this guy.]
US Reps usually have photos taken without resorting to assault
The student probably thought that it was no big deal to take a picture of a U.S. Congressman.
I am not sure that a student taking a picture of a U.S Congressman on a public street justifies the Congressman assaulting the student.
A U.S. Congressman should know better.
it's called proper etiquette
The point is you do not walk up and snap a photo of a public figure of any persuasion without first asking permission. Judging from the way this kid is dressed I'm assuming he's from some private school somewhere (feels entitled) - which means nothing essentially. His mama should have raised him better. And he did get off easy. There have been many instances where public figures have punched the lights out of someone trying to take their photo without permission....risky kid ! (had this been Johnny Depp this dumbass kid woulda been in the hospital)
the political perspective
The student needs to oblige the man and the man could be doing nothing more than shaking the student's arm, while the young man is tight fisted and belligerent.
The politician needs to be more open, especially to constituents, but on the other hand, there needs to be appropriate and polite civil obedience, in asking for a posed opportunity. He should give his name if asked.
The issue is what were the shots to be used for? Just not nice all round.
Good for him !!! It's hard
Good for him !!! It's hard to believe that people out there think that they have the right to stick a camera in someone's face any time they feel like it (public figure or not) . . . the student got of easily !!!
[Ed Note: Yeah! Well, you mean everybody but Bush, right? Or do you mean all Republicans?]
[Ed Note: Yeah! Well, you
[Ed Note: Yeah! Well, you mean everybody but Bush, right? Or do you mean all Republicans?]
I do not understand your "Note" - what does it have to do with my comment?
[Ed Note: I just wanted to make sure you were applying this equally to all politicians, regardless of political persuasion :) I tend to believe that when you get into politics, you simply give up some things including a certain amount of privacy. I just want to make sure you're applying the same rules to everybody. BTW, I should have said "Democrats" ... oh well.]
Yes, my comment was not
Yes, my comment was not meant to be a political statement, it just seems that people have gone hog-wild with regard to taking photos, videos and audio recordings of public figures . . . it's almost as if we (the public) seem to feel we are entitled to stick a camera in the faces of anyone we want to (students are even doing this to teachers) whenever we feel like doing it . . . I guess I thought it refreshing to see a public figure taking a stand against this practice.
[Ed Note: Gotcha. But keep in mind that even a public figure may not physically assault someone--as did this guy.]
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