Comments on: ‘Britney Law’ targets the paparazzi http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/ Sidebar Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:42:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: eskey mair http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-12456 eskey mair Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:04:18 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-12456 I'd vote for the law which would restrict the photographers and other media to a much greater degree from invading people's personal space. Those who don't have sympathy, you just don't understand how rude and aggressive those guys are, they are a real mob, who would knock you down and step all over you just to make their dirty bucks! Yes, it's the celebrities most of the time, but it could be you and your family if it so happens that you get involved into some hot news of the day. Also, think that police won't spend 25K on escorting you, you would have to deal with that on your own! This craziness has to stop! Remember Diana, she died because of this! I'd vote for the law which would restrict the photographers and other media to a much greater degree from invading people's personal space. Those who don't have sympathy, you just don't understand how rude and aggressive those guys are, they are a real mob, who would knock you down and step all over you just to make their dirty bucks! Yes, it's the celebrities most of the time, but it could be you and your family if it so happens that you get involved into some hot news of the day. Also, think that police won't spend 25K on escorting you, you would have to deal with that on your own! This craziness has to stop! Remember Diana, she died because of this!

]]> By: Jacquie Rogers http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-6578 Jacquie Rogers Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:30:41 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-6578 What happened to Vinnie Politan? I noticed that Lisa Bloom is anchoring "Lisa Bloom: Open Court:" solo. Is this a permanent change? Thank you. What happened to Vinnie Politan? I noticed that Lisa Bloom is anchoring "Lisa Bloom: Open Court:" solo. Is this a permanent change?

Thank you.

]]> By: Barbara Boelk http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3421 Barbara Boelk Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:24:51 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3421 If you notice, there are already two laws on the books that are well known to celebs. Ms. Spears and many other celebs put themselves in situations by working in conjunction with the paparazzi to make money. I have little sympathy for a woman who continually puts herself, her children and her family in harm's way for attention. It's sad, yes, but I have little pity. If you notice, there are already two laws on the books that are well known to celebs. Ms. Spears and many other celebs put themselves in situations by working in conjunction with the paparazzi to make money. I have little sympathy for a woman who continually puts herself, her children and her family in harm's way for attention. It's sad, yes, but I have little pity.

]]> By: Khepura http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3323 Khepura Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:57:47 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3323 I agree! The photographers go way to far...and it should be considered criminal. I believe in Freedom of the Press but I also believe in an individuals right to go to the store or go shopping or have a nervous breakdown in relative privacy. The magazines and newspapers are worried about their constitutional rights to Freedom of speach and the press. Has anybody stopped and thought about an individual's rights as well? I agree! The photographers go way to far...and it should be considered criminal. I believe in Freedom of the Press but I also believe in an individuals right to go to the store or go shopping or have a nervous breakdown in relative privacy. The magazines and newspapers are worried about their constitutional rights to Freedom of speach and the press. Has anybody stopped and thought about an individual's rights as well?

]]> By: Caitlin http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3318 Caitlin Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:38:36 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3318 I happen to be a personal fan of Britney Spears, thus, I find this law to be a great idea. However, even if you don't carry compassion for celebrities, think of it this way- the Paparazzi can earn their title by simply choosing to become involved in this dangerous profession- there are no tests to be had, no permits needed, no ANYTHING. Anyone can simply decide to become one. If the Paparazzi profession was more organized, i.e. if they had to be licensed or something, then they would be required to follow a code of ethics and a code of conduct - this could include staying a certain amount of feet away or the sheer manner in which they try to get a picture. If they were to violate these codes, their license would be revoked. Without some type of structure to this "profession" we can and do have potentially dangerous people shooting a camera and swarming a person to a horrible extent. Something needs to be done. I happen to be a personal fan of Britney Spears, thus, I find this law to be a great idea. However, even if you don't carry compassion for celebrities, think of it this way- the Paparazzi can earn their title by simply choosing to become involved in this dangerous profession- there are no tests to be had, no permits needed, no ANYTHING. Anyone can simply decide to become one. If the Paparazzi profession was more organized, i.e. if they had to be licensed or something, then they would be required to follow a code of ethics and a code of conduct – this could include staying a certain amount of feet away or the sheer manner in which they try to get a picture. If they were to violate these codes, their license would be revoked. Without some type of structure to this "profession" we can and do have potentially dangerous people shooting a camera and swarming a person to a horrible extent. Something needs to be done.

]]> By: dianne http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3315 dianne Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:32:16 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3315 I think you are missing the point. Passing the law does not make sense, there are already laws in place that should take care of this problem and like was mentioned in the story, it would prevent real press from getting close to real newsworthy people. What should be done is like someone mentioned earlier, is make these photographs worthless. Make unsolicited photographs of celebrities (anyone represented by a movie studio or music label) illegal to print without written permission from their studios or themselves instead. I think you are missing the point. Passing the law does not make sense, there are already laws in place that should take care of this problem and like was mentioned in the story, it would prevent real press from getting close to real newsworthy people. What should be done is like someone mentioned earlier, is make these photographs worthless. Make unsolicited photographs of celebrities (anyone represented by a movie studio or music label) illegal to print without written permission from their studios or themselves instead.

]]> By: Patti http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3314 Patti Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:31:23 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3314 The last couple of weeks have been wonderful without Britney in the news. Lets all leave her alone to heal and find herself. Putting her in the news only adds fuel to the fire. The news is just as bad as the paparazzi. STOP putting her life in the news. The last couple of weeks have been wonderful without Britney in the news. Lets all leave her alone to heal and find herself. Putting her in the news only adds fuel to the fire. The news is just as bad as the paparazzi. STOP putting her life in the news.

]]> By: Beakt http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3311 Beakt Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:10:41 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3311 "More debate is necessary," sounds like a code phrase for "I agree with the First Amendment argument." Malarkey, Bob. The First Amendment was designed to prevent people from being punished by government for expressing an opinion, not to paralyze government from maintaining order. "More debate is necessary," sounds like a code phrase for "I agree with the First Amendment argument." Malarkey, Bob. The First Amendment was designed to prevent people from being punished by government for expressing an opinion, not to paralyze government from maintaining order.

]]> By: Gloria http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3306 Gloria Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:05:31 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3306 I agree with ALL of you! Great comments. I agree with ALL of you! Great comments.

]]> By: Suzanne http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/%e2%80%98britney-law%e2%80%99-targets-the-paparazzi/comment-page-2/#comment-3305 Suzanne Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:04:30 +0000 http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/?p=92#comment-3305 I think the need for a law like this is our fault for giving the paparazzi reason to be so agressive. If we didn't provide them with a market for this garbage, there would be no need to create a public nussiance every time someone like Brittney steps foot outside. I think the need for a law like this is our fault for giving the paparazzi reason to be so agressive. If we didn't provide them with a market for this garbage, there would be no need to create a public nussiance every time someone like Brittney steps foot outside.

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