Don’t Photograph the Over-Sixties

Sometimes the law, while well meaning, can seem a little overpowering. There is a bill being discussed in Massachusetts that would make it illegal to photograph people over 60 or people with disabilities. So this could mean that what people do in the privacy of their own home could get them in a lot of trouble. I can see where this is coming from but sure common sense should be enough rather than a law.

I can’t see this getting favourable publicity.

If Mass. HB 1668 is passed, a person violating the new provisions of the law would receive a mandatory minimum sentence of at least ten years in prison or a fine of at least $10,000. This would include spouses photographing one another with “lascivious intent.”

via Massachusetts Bill Would Rule People Over 60 and Some People with Disabilities Incapable of Consenting to Erotic Photography – Disaboom.

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