bmattock
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/25/AR2010012501609.html
I have to say that I don't really understand the logic here. The story goes on to say that flash photography is already banned, and it is the flash that causes damage to the documents - however, people seem to be ignoring the ban. So this blanket ban does what, exactly? People who are not causing the problem will now be banned from taking photographs, but how does that stop the people who were causing the problem from continuing to do so?
Typical...if people ignore the law, make another law. Eventually, people who are not the problem are the ones impacted. How about enforcing the rules they already have? I must be too simple to understand the delicate workings of government.
National Archives to ban photography in exhibit
The Associated Press
Monday, January 25, 2010; 12:05 PM
WASHINGTON -- Tourists will soon be banned from taking photographs or video at the National Archives main exhibit hall to help protect the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
A rule posted in Monday's Federal Register will take effect Feb. 24.
I have to say that I don't really understand the logic here. The story goes on to say that flash photography is already banned, and it is the flash that causes damage to the documents - however, people seem to be ignoring the ban. So this blanket ban does what, exactly? People who are not causing the problem will now be banned from taking photographs, but how does that stop the people who were causing the problem from continuing to do so?
Typical...if people ignore the law, make another law. Eventually, people who are not the problem are the ones impacted. How about enforcing the rules they already have? I must be too simple to understand the delicate workings of government.
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