Thanks for your prompt reply
13 months ago the MTA proposed banning photography in subway stations. In response to their comment period, we sent them this little note:
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 account for it.
Today we recieved an automated thank you note from the MTA, 12 months and 18 days after having sent them our thoughts. Meanwhile, the photography ban has been lifted. Is it any wonder the MTA has difficulty keeping the subways running on time when their automated email response takes more than a year to send a reply?
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 account for it.
Today we recieved an automated thank you note from the MTA, 12 months and 18 days after having sent them our thoughts. Meanwhile, the photography ban has been lifted. Is it any wonder the MTA has difficulty keeping the subways running on time when their automated email response takes more than a year to send a reply?
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