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Freedom of Speech
April 14, 2011 | 09:39 PM
Officers of the law are employed to protect the freedoms granted us as citizens under the Constitution, whether they agree with that or not, that is their sworn duty. Whether Tommy was acting as a journalist, a concerned citizen, or yes, even a paparazzi, his rights are the same in this case as he was on public property. Anyone acting in the public domain inherently takes the risk of being seen by others, that includes having pictures taken or video recorded of them. Tommy's 1st Amendment freedoms appear to have been clearly violated in this case and it also appears that he was assaulted by an officer of the law, which does not deem well for the officer or the Maui Police Department. It is unfortunate that these events took place, I hope Tommy takes further action in this matter to help protect those who might find themselves in a similar situation in the future.
We The People
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