I just put this link up on Twitter, but I figured I'd put it here as well.
http://photofocus.com/2009/04/10/who-started-the-war-on-photography/
The war on photography is a funny hobby of mine. What makes people think they can demand your equipment, or that you delete your photos when you are shooting in a public space?
We allowed to take pictures, just like we are allowed to carry guns. The difference is: a camera never killed anyone.