Originally Posted by
Grapeshot
Don't really see the difference if he was recording other people's interaction or his own.
The point is his action (OCing) did not create the recordable event - that rests with those that took exception to it.
Your contentions ring hollow. Style can improve one's public image, but does not diminish an action that is not illegal. Again, the responsiblity for the negative reaction rest
soley with those that actively, aggressively took part in challanging/threatening him. Had that not happened, what would your objection be? Are we so afraid of others responses/feelings that we must abide by all PC rules? Please understand that I agree with conducting oneself with some reasonable level of conduct - as for me, I smile a lot....even when refusing to give ID or refusing to stop video recording........might even smirk a little too.
I, myself & others, have intentionally gone into the lion's den on more than one occasion, even to the point of bringing a member with us to record whatever transpired. Richmond Coliseum, VA GOP Convention, Richmond City Hall and main library branch - were told in each instance that GSL stickers or guns were not allowed, in the first (Coliseum) we were surrounded by 7-8 officers. Were we instigating? Some members of the press said so. I think we were responding, creating standing. All resistance to our actions did fold under the bright lights and cameras - AND the enforcement rules changed.
As an additional benefit of the media exposure (including the controversy) as well as the posting here on OCDO, VCDL did pick up a sizeable increase in subscribers to our Va-Alert and membership.
http://www.vcdl.org/va-alert
Activism does work - passivity, not so much.