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Kurt Ullman

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On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:50:39 -0400, Kurt Ullman
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I'm not saying that he should of been charged, but the replies that
state you're immune from prosecution just because you are inside your
own home is a ridiculous argument.
Depends on where. Going back the other way, paparazzi etc., can only
legally take pictures of what they can see on the sidewalk (literally
the sidewalk, so they can't get a ladder to put on the sidewalk to take
pics over the fence). That should work the other way, too. Sounds from
at least one of the articles that the c/p wasn't on a public area. THAT
is when it gets ridiculous the other way.

The paparazzi argument is ridiculous too. Anyone can see through a
window. Even if they are not on a ladder. Even if they are on the
street.

Which is pretty much my point. IF you can see it from the street
or sidewalk (think public place) then there is a lower expectation of
privacy and it is fair game. But some tried to suggest that if there was
a wall or some other obstruction at the sidewalk, they could look over
it as long as they stayed on the sidewalk. The courts guffawed and then
said "no"./

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