Painters getting the treatment too.

Strange how a picture can get some people flustered. He should have painted the bank surrounded by mortgage holders shoveling their cash in the front door. The bank would have bought it.

We're only supposed to paint pictures of flowers. And only use camera phones outside.
 
"They asked if I was a terrorist..."

Because, as we all know, good honest terrorists always answer "Yes sir, Officer, I'm a terrorist. Could you please arrest me now?"
 
If you haven't been to his site you should go there. He is a pretty good painter. The painting that got him in "trouble" is currently selling on ebay for over 1k.
 
That's a bloody good way to advertise yourself! His painting is now going for over $1500, and still 8 days left.
 
In general the whole thing does seem silly. But remember that someone apparently called the police and complained. With all the fear over terrorism, they would probably be taken to task if they didn't at least respond and ask the questions they did. As to the detectives follow up, I don't know. The bank spokesman sounded serious, so perhaps they felt pressured.

It's hard to know where to draw the line sometimes. But if you want money from a government for a project, you will be two steps ahead of your competition if you can tie it to antiterrorism. And yet terrorists certainly seem to want to harm the western world, so as I said, where do you draw the line? No caution or too much? Sad no matter.
 
sanmich said:
Don't laugh..
Do you know that this question is asked to any non US citizen entering the US territory, along with asking on the HS form if you don't plan any criminal or illegal activity?
How smart is that?
Click to expand...

That would not surprise me at all... hilarious!:p
 
I just hope no painter dares having a donut in flames. They'd get the treatment.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Seems mostly CYA by both bank and police, on the slim chance that the guy does want to torch the bank.

In which case he would be an arsonist, not a terrorist. To many people watching too many dumbed down TV shows, including the cops.
 
"I have this feeling I'll get different treatment at airports from now on."
Click to expand...

Probably the most scaring aspect of the whole story.

To know that the way authorities treat you, possibly for many years to come, is influenced by an opinion on your artistic perceptions and work that some half-witted officer has entered into some automated system.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom