RE: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs..
William Robb described the erosion of civil rights since 11 September: I am thinking more like the loss of civil rights in Germany, circa mid to late 1930's Seems quite a few folks, both in the US and abroad, have noticed that similarity. Damned frightening, indeed. Personally, I'm glad to see that the current administration in Germany has the backbone to call Bush for what he is. Given that the US was built by the collective toil of immigrants, it's scary how quickly the American public can be whipped into a frenzy of contempt, suspicion, and paranoia regarding recent immigrants, foreign visitors -- even fellow American citizens of foreign descent. You need more than a regime change, more like a paradigm shift. Look at how successful the war on drugs has been, and then think about how successful the war on terrorism will be. Indeed! Couldn't have put it better myself, Bill. Either way, an informed and thinking electorate is really a prerequisite. Therein lies the rub. Call me a cynic, I guess. There's often a fine line between democracy and mob tyranny. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY
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Please, no politics here. There are numerous websites where this is welcome. Paul Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: A lot of political nonsense.,
Subject: RE: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs..
From: Bill Peifer Ditto -- worries me too. I can't help but see the parallels between the current war on our collective civil rights here in the US, and the assault on the rights of American citizens of Japanese descent back in the early 40's. It's a damn shame, and I've had more than my fill, for sure. I think it's time for a regime change, all right -- in Washington. I just hope the majority of my fellow US citizens have enough sense to vote the Corporate Malfeasant in Chief, ~and~ his band of merry men, out of office in 2004. I am thinking more like the loss of civil rights in Germany, circa mid to late 1930's. You need more than a regime change, more like a paradigm shift. Look at how successful the war on drugs has been, and then think about how successful the war on terrorism will be. William Robb
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On Wed, 25 Sep 2002, William Robb wrote: It worries us too. Just you wait until the Hockey Stick Lobby tells our president we need to enforce a terror polcy against Canada. We know you're stock piling our pollution to use as chemical weapons back against us! -g. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin
Re: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs..
- Original Message - From: gfen Subject: Re: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs.. On Wed, 25 Sep 2002, William Robb wrote: It worries us too. Just you wait until the Hockey Stick Lobby tells our president we need to enforce a terror polcy against Canada. We know you're stock piling our pollution to use as chemical weapons back against us! No, we are selling it to the Norwegians, who then are passing it on to the highest bidder. WW
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On Thu, 26 Sep 2002, William Robb wrote: No, we are selling it to the Norwegians, who then are passing it on to the highest bidder. Fjord truck bombs? :) -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin
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I've been in a similar situation a few months ago -- trying to take a pic of a new bridge. I have a very strong opinion on current security measures as well as people feeding public histeria (Russians/Arab Terrorists/Green Monsters Are Coming!). Mishka -Original Message- From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:00:44 -0400 (EDT) Subject: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs.. http://www.capitalismmagazine.com/2002/september/rwt_art.htm Its not Pentax related, but its interesting to read none the less (and contains no offcolour jokes about the Pope or pictures of Prince Harry's funny haircut). -g. (ps: feel free to flame me off-list for this if you disagree with my posting it, I think we've got enough arguments running regarding DSLRs this week...) -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin
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Damn, I hadn't heard about the green monsters. When'd that happen? At 08:06 PM 9/25/2002 +0400, you wrote: I've been in a similar situation a few months ago -- trying to take a pic of a new bridge. I have a very strong opinion on current security measures as well as people feeding public histeria (Russians/Arab Terrorists/Green Monsters Are Coming!). Mishka -Original Message- From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:00:44 -0400 (EDT) Subject: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs.. http://www.capitalismmagazine.com/2002/september/rwt_art.htm Its not Pentax related, but its interesting to read none the less (and contains no offcolour jokes about the Pope or pictures of Prince Harry's funny haircut). -g. (ps: feel free to flame me off-list for this if you disagree with my posting it, I think we've got enough arguments running regarding DSLRs this week...) -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin
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Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn, I hadn't heard about the green monsters. When'd that happen? They're not really green, it's the fluorescent lighting that makes them look that way. At 08:06 PM 9/25/2002 +0400, you wrote: I've been in a similar situation a few months ago -- trying to take a pic of a new bridge. I have a very strong opinion on current security measures as well as people feeding public histeria (Russians/Arab Terrorists/Green Monsters Are Coming!). -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com Photography and writing
Re: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs..
- Original Message - From: Gannet Subject: Re: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs.. On Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:00:44 -0400 (EDT), you wrote: http://www.capitalismmagazine.com/2002/september/rwt_art.htm And to think this used to be America. It worries us too. William Robb Regina, Canada.
