I know this is off-topic for the Pentax list, unless you
consider that fact that this particular WV photographer uses
Pentax gear. ;) I just can't believe the mentality of my fellow
West Virginians at times, and for this to come from the mouth of
a fellow photographer, is simply amazing to me! I guess I'm
posting on here, just to get a reality check. I think this
promotes paranoia and an unhealthy working atmosphere for
photographers and models in WV.
Do you people think I'm over-reacting?
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No, Glen, I think the whole industrialized world is overreacting
to the problems that (a) a few unfortunate people run into
killers, thieves, pedophiles, etc., and (b) a few unfortunate
people are victims of terrorists.
I noticed about 15 years ago that the state police had started
routinely shutting down the interstate highway every time there
was any accident at all. Previously this didn't happen -- the
traffic would just all crowd over to one side. Now the traffic
is blocked, and it backs up for miles. There was no announcement
of a new policy. The media never questioned it. It was simply
done, and people immediately accepted it as normal. Most people
quickly forgot that things had ever been done differently. It is
all part of the new safety/security mentality, just like your
experience.
I continue to find it bizarre.
Joe
