OK, now it's getting out of control.
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People need to be peaceful and cooperative rather than agitate security and police forces.
I am interested in photography strictly in an observational sense: a major event has arrived in my community, things out of the norm are happening, and when that happens I take photos. I know I'm not the only one. But I see it as conceivable that police or security would see this as a potential threat, perhaps protestors or other "evildoers" scoping out the security perimeter.
Any related thoughts or info? I have no political agenda here, but at the same time, it bothers me a little that for the first time I feel hesitant to take photos on the streets of Toronto. I am reminded of the same argument the police often use while installing security cameras all around the city: "If you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about". Does this also apply to the police in the line of duty, or am I being hopelessly naive?
Has anybody had experience photographing violent protests? Should I be worried? How do I avoid getting hurt? Any tips on what to expect and how to prepare?
I think the G20 Summit being held in the heart of Toronto's Financial/Entertainment districts is nothing other than payback by the Harper Gov't for shutting him out during the elctions and denying him his coveted majority.
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That's a pessimist view...
How about showcasing the financial heartbeat of the country for a summit that will be heavily related to the 'economic recovery' of the world recession?
People that are politicising his decision a little too much no?
If anything, this decision would be more aligned with the whole NDP look of big administrations and totally against the small 'c' of the conservative camp - I just watned to point that out.
Not really showcasing the city if the delegates are inside their own sterile bubble, free from any real Torontonians (save from the ones who live there and, grudgingly, must be let in.)
Yeah, but it's an unfortunate reality of life... It's idealistic to think that if we opened up security, all the delegates would be able to share a handshake, and perhaps even a pint?! 2.5 million proper in Toronto.. all it takes is one wacko... hence we have the 1 billion dollar security bill..
How much are world leaders worth?
I understand why the security is there. I just think that, because of the necessity for security, the city isn't being showcased, and therefore it makes more sense to have the event somewhere else, where it could disturb less people.
It could have been a real opportunity for some smaller community - accomodations could have been built and then used as affordable housing, like in Vancouver.
I understand why the security is there. I just think that, because of the necessity for security, the city isn't being showcased, and therefore it makes more sense to have the event somewhere else, where it could disturb less people.
It could have been a real opportunity for some smaller community - accomodations could have been built and then used as affordable housing, like in Vancouver.
At what cost? The athelete's village is was what around 1000 units with a price tag of a 700 million give or take? And there will sure be many more people at a conference such as this.
Creating an infrastructure legacy for the same price as security? Count me in! And factor in the economic activity that won't be lost because Toronto's financial district won't be disturbed...oh man!
Do you really think the G20 will have more people than the Olympics? Athletes have entourages too, and there were way more countries represented at Vancouver than in Toronto.
For comparison the Olympics in Vancouver had 5500 atheletes and Olympic officials (officials, coaches, etc) and 10,000 media reps.