maybe portland isn't so hip

so, numerous artsy types from fresno have fled, errr, relocated to portland. i wish them all the best in their endeavors.

but, the grass isn't always greener. you see, the portland pd thinks a camera may be a weapon (2nd link has video). and, if you videotape the police illegally searching your neighbor's property, they may tase you. that's right, if you videotape the police on private property, you may be: a.) shot with bean bag gun; b.) tasered; c.) charged with disorderly conduct; and d.) criminal trespass. trespass? according to the story, it seems like he was a friend's property (which more or less implies permission doesn't it?). it was the police there without permission.

that's not fun. or hip.



*cross posted @ f.f.