Topic: Man arrested for filming D.C. taxi commission meeting

[LadyVirginia]

Here’s Reason.tv Producer Jim Epstein’s account of what happened:
 
On June 22, 2011, I attended a meeting of the D.C. Taxi Commission for a story I’m currently working on about a proposed medallion system in the district.
 
About 30 minutes into the meeting, I witnessed journalist Pete Tucker snap a still photo of the proceedings on his camera phone. A few minutes later, two police officers arrested Tucker. I filmed Tucker’s arrest and the audience’s subsequent outrage using my cell phone.
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As I tried to leave, I was told by the same officer to “stay put.” I told her I was leaving and attempted to exit the building. I was then surrounded by officers, and told to remain still or I would be arrested.
 


I didn’t move, but I tried to get the attention of a group of cab drivers who were standing nearby. At this point I was arrested.

excerpt from Big Government

[BigAlSouth]

If there is an announcement that the meeting is executive session, or some rational basis for confidentiality, then the reporters had no right to film. However, this appears to be a simple case of some appointed officials throwing their weight around. Unlawfully, that is.

[ToddF]

This will not end well...

[Libertas]

The message from government is clear - Fvck you people, you have no rights, you must obey us in all things or be forced to obey!

Sounds like fascism to me?

But don't take my word for it.  Go find the nearest leftist you know, outline the basic scene, and ask them if that sounds fascists.

If they have shred of credibility there can only be one answer.

Let me know if you find that shred...