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posted by Thomas on Sep 3

“Covering news is a constitutionally protected activity, and covering a riot is part of that coverage. . .Photographers should not be detained for covering breaking news.” David Ake, an AP assistant chief of bureau in Washington

I’d read about the round up of protesters that were planning marches in the days before the RNC. Did you catch that? PLANNING.My favorite was the family in the bus that was pulled over and had their bus impounded when they were just driving down the highway.

But I’ve hid away a bit from the news the last few days and I only just found out that they have been arresting reporters.

You got to be kidding me. Amy flipping Goodman, (are they high?!?) Producers from Democracy Now! Matt Rourke an AP photographer and Kentucky University student photographers Ed Matthews and Britney McIntosh and Kernel photo adviser Jim Winn.

There may be more I haven’t read about yet.

Why am I surprised?