Congressman introduces resolution to protect citizens who videotape cops

[IScreamSundays]

By Carlos Miller
A U.S. Congressman has introduced a resolution that would protect citizens who videotape cops in public from getting arrested on state wiretapping charges.

Edolphus Towns, a Democrat from New York, introduced the resolution on Thursday, the same day USA Today wrote a scathing editorial denouncing these types of arrests.

These types of arrests have become an epidemic throughout the country as more people are carrying some type of video-recording device on them at all times.

But the case that has gained the most national attention has been the arrest of Anthony Graber, a National Guardsman who is facing 16 years in prison because he uploaded a video of a Maryland State Trooper pulling a gun on him during a traffic stop.

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http://carlosmiller.com/2010/07/16/breaking-news-congressman-introduces-bill-to-protect-citizens-who-videotape-cops/#comments

[msongs]

1. "...just as every cop is a criminal, and every sinner saints.." - what are they hiding lol nt

[laughingliberal]

2. K & R nt

[1monster]

3. K & R Important. This resolution should have the force of law, not just a

statement of belief.

[Scurrilous]

4. K & R

:thumbsup:

[kayakjohnny]

5. K&R

[lsewpershad]

6. No one

including the President or Chief justice is above the law.

[intheflow]

7. Carlos Miller is DU's very own RagingInMiami!

He's been on top of this for years. WTG, RIM!

[TheWraith]

8. Kick ass.

We need this sort of thing to make sure that the police aren't overstepping their authority. Hiding what they do is the first step towards abuse of power.

[me b zola]

9. K&R