Viral video: NY cop arrests journalist for taping in public : News : MidlandsConnect.com

YouTube video of a New York police officer arresting a journalist for filming in public over the weekend is going viral. The road and sidewalk was open to traffic, but the journalist was arrested on a charge of obstructing police even after moving a block away. What do you think about the growing number of incidents where citizens have been arrested for exercising your First Amendment right to record video in public? How do you think the growing number of citizens who carry smartphones with cameras will change our society?

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Cop Arrests Journalist Poll

What is your reaction to the YouTube video showing a New York cop arresting a journalist for filming in public?

	Clear violation of the First Amendment. Fire the officer.
	The officer was wrong, but deserves the benefit of the doubt. He should be disciplined but keep his job.
	The journalist didn't follow the cop's order. Whether he was right or wrong he deserved to be arrested.

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