MTA Photos.

I may have mentioned this previously, but the MTA has the stunningly stupid idea of banning photography of the NYC subways.

If you think this is as stupid as I do, You can send them an
E-mail.

I sent this to them:

The recent ban on photography in NYC subway system completely undermines the many small business merchants selling film and camera batteries. Millions of tourists pour into New York Each year, many looking to take pictures of the NYC subway system. These amatuer photographers patronize the many small businesses in the city with purchases of film.
In addition, there are many thousands of art students at various academic insitutions in the city. Without the ability to photograph the subway, many of their portfolios will be left empty.

Perhaps my reasoning is absurd, but then again, so is your ruling. Limiting photography of the NYC subway system will not thwart the efforts of terrorists. Getting out of your cushy, air conditioned MTA office and patrolling subway stations one at a time is more likely to stop a terrorist then a ban on photography.

Good luck, and don't forget to thank your union representative for your job security; your steller administrative abilities surely cannot be accounted for it.