• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Upskirt Photography - Legal or Illegal???

Taking an upskirt photo should


  • Total voters
    71
Status
Not open for further replies.
I think the deeper question is: Should laws be strictly defined, or should laws be vague and subject to interpretation?

In your mind, is "upskirt photography" easy to define, or is it vague and subject to interpretation?
 
The law was describing a state of dress - nude, partially nude, whatever - both of which, I'm sure, are illegal. Would you want someone wearing a skirt or dress to be classified as "partially nude", which also means breaking the law?


And what's your (legal) view about women who wear skirts and intentionally show their panties in various ways? Should they be arrested? Is it OK to take a pic of them? Exactly where do you draw the line?

Ah yeah - you're right.

But still - there has to be something that alreayd exists which should stand to protect women from such behavior. What kind of a society can't punish someone for being just so sleazy? You know - a bit of frustration here. Does everything need explicit wording or something?
 
I think the deeper question is: Should laws be strictly defined, or should laws be vague and subject to interpretation?
In your mind, is "upskirt photography" easy to define, or is it vague and subject to interpretation?
A law that says "You have a right to privacy" is vague and subject to interpretation.

A law that says "Up-skirt photography is illegal" is defined and easily understood.

Of the two, which would you rather have to rely on?
 
I have some (I hope) clarifying questions.

Should it be illegal to take a photo of a thong-clad woman in public without her permission, if she makes a complaint?

Should it be illegal to take a photo of a woman wearing heavy winter clothing in public without her permission, if she makes a complaint?

Should it be illegal to do these things in public WITH the woman's permission, or if they DON'T make a complaint?

I never saw so much skin in my life as when I visited Miami, Florida a few years ago (in the winter, no less.) There were no skirts to look up!
 
Should it be illegal to take a photo of a thong-clad woman in public without her permission, if she makes a complaint?

No...she is in public choosing to expose her body in a thong, her complaint is not valid.


Should it be illegal to take a photo of a woman wearing heavy winter clothing in public without her permission, if she makes a complaint?

No....her complaint is invalid.

Should it be illegal to do these things in public WITH the woman's permission, or if they DON'T make a complaint?

No...consent has been granted.

I never saw so much skin in my life as when I visited Miami, Florida a few years ago (in the winter, no less.) There were no skirts to look up!

They all chose to allow you to view that skin, and did not intend to cover it up. A woman wearing a skirt does so to avoid exposing herself, and removing her intended modesty without her consent should be illegal.
 
'Upskirt' ban in Massachusetts signed into law - CNN.com

(CNN) -- Modern-day peeping Toms in Massachusetts, the sorts who get their thrills snapping "upskirt" photos on crowded subways, now have their behavior criminalized.
Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill Friday, according to his office, making photographing or recording video under a person's clothing -- think down a blouse or up a skirt -- a misdemeanor.


That was quick. :mrgreen:
 
There. Now whiners can stop whining.

While we're at it, let's arrest the shoe-fetish guy lurking around Foot Locker.
 
Modern times, huh. I guess we should be glad really hot chics don't just take off all of their clothes and insist we learn to appreciate them better.
 
Modern times, huh. I guess we should be glad really hot chics don't just take off all of their clothes and insist we learn to appreciate them better.

Just once I'd love to see you post SOMETHING that makes sense.
 
It's official now, fellas - if you're snapping a chick and she's showing some bra, prepare for the cuffs.

America.
 
It's official now, fellas - if you're snapping a chick and she's showing some bra, prepare for the cuffs.

America.

I hope you realize you're brand of ridiculous is truly special.
 
Just once I'd love to see you post SOMETHING that makes sense.

All you need do to have what i write make sense, is muster with dictionary and thesauri "militia" to become a more well regulated and more well informed member of the Electorate of the United States.
 
I hope you realize you're brand of ridiculous is truly special.

You mean the same level of ridiculousness involved with a woman wearing a loose-fitting skirt, thinking that the chances of an upskirt are zero?
 
It's official now, fellas - if you're snapping a chick and she's showing some bra, prepare for the cuffs.

America.

Is it just that you are feeling a bit put out to have your hobbies disrupted....or are you attempting to show the irony of someone complaining of complainers by continuously complaining about them?
 
Is it just that you are feeling a bit put out to have your hobbies disrupted....or are you attempting to show the irony of someone complaining of complainers by continuously complaining about them?

More ad-hom baiting from 'tucky. Good one, "y'all".
 
It's so easy for somebody who will never fall victim to something to be so callous and ignorant about the whole situation.

"meh - doesn't effect me, so any concern about it is stupid, and a waste of time."
 
Massachusetts court says 'upskirt' photos are legal - CNN.com



WHAT???? How can upskirt photo taking NOT be an invasion of privacy?????

Why would it not be legal? If you are in a public place you are allowed to be photographed. No one would have thought seriously about a law making it illegal until the situation came up and the current technology. And police and prosecutors are supposed to follow the laws, not make stuff up simply because a "Duh! this must be illegal" reaction.
No law against it equals legal.
 
Why would it not be legal? If you are in a public place you are allowed to be photographed. No one would have thought seriously about a law making it illegal until the situation came up and the current technology. And police and prosecutors are supposed to follow the laws, not make stuff up simply because a "Duh! this must be illegal" reaction.
No law against it equals legal.

Apparently MA just passed a law saying it ain't.
 
Why would it not be legal? If you are in a public place you are allowed to be photographed. No one would have thought seriously about a law making it illegal until the situation came up and the current technology. And police and prosecutors are supposed to follow the laws, not make stuff up simply because a "Duh! this must be illegal" reaction.
No law against it equals legal.

You really need to catch up.
 
It's so easy for somebody who will never fall victim to something to be so callous and ignorant about the whole situation.

"meh - doesn't effect me, so any concern about it is stupid, and a waste of time."

I doubt it'll affect you either.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top Bottom