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Split the difference and make it 15 feet. I find the whole thing a bit silly as I don't know of any up to date phone that does not have a zoom option when in video mode.Texas Bill Would Make Recording Police Illegal
A bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives would make it illegal for private citizens to record police within 25 feet.
House Bill 2918, introduced by state Rep. Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) on Tuesday, would make the offense a misdemeanor. Citizens who are armed would not be permitted to record police activity within 100 feet of an officer, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Only representatives of radio or TV organizations that hold an FCC license, newspapers and magazines would have the right to record police.
The legislator disagreed with people on Twitter who said he’s seeking to make all filming of cops illegal.
“My bill ... just asks filmers to stand back a little so as not to interfere with law enforcement,” Villalba tweeted.
Yeah you cant have public servants being watched by the public they serve. Stand back a ways....like all the way out of zoom capabilities
Make it 5 feet, and that would be considered reasonable. 25 feet is crazy.
The zoom option isnt the issue. Its that cops want to make it illegal to film their bullshit. Once they pass this guess what?
Where will 25 feet be? Answer: Wherever the cop says it is. Go to Jail