Is it safe?
May 12, 2015 14:29:09 #
big-guy wrote:
How safe is it in Liberty State Park, NY in the we... (show quote)
I think it's a good idea to take at least one other person with you for night photography anywhere. Two or three is better.
May 12, 2015 14:41:23 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Possibly a good idea, but the police will never te... (show quote)
Fortunantly here in PA I can carry my concealed 45 Govt. Auto and my 380 Govt. Auto when ever I go out regardless if it is "safe" or not. I feel sorry for the poor dupe that tries to take my equipment.
May 12, 2015 15:15:55 #
Be careful everyone. Your personal prejudices are coming through loud and clear. Some of your beliefs may have been founded many years ago but NY has cleaned up quite nicely. I have been to NY many times over the last 20 years and have found it a relatively safe place and yes I've been out at night many times. I have not been to Liberty Park but have been to Hoboken and Weehawken with no problems. I do note that none of you are from the area so how can you give an accurate appraisal of the safety of the place? I am also very aware that no matter how safe a place is in general there can always be a bad moment. I merely wish to make, as best as possible, an informed decision based on fact and not hearsay.
May 12, 2015 15:22:23 #
big-guy wrote:
Be careful everyone. Your personal prejudices are ... (show quote)
Have you been out in the last 2 months?
May 12, 2015 16:39:40 #
boberic wrote:
Perhaps your evaluation is correct, but I will side with the police. fact is that more police have been killed by black men than black men by police.
If you believe that statement, you are either delusional or just a plain idiot.
May 12, 2015 16:41:50 #
Architect1776 wrote:
There is no open season on black males. There were 6,000 black youths killed last year by other blacks. Why is there no mention of this?
Also if you resist arrest, attack the officer or whatever you deserve to die. If the officer says stop you stop. If he says put hands behind your back do so. Guess what if they are wrong then go to court like humans do and file a complaint against the officer and obey the law. How simple is that. If you resist all bets are off.
Also if you resist arrest, attack the officer or whatever you deserve to die. If the officer says stop you stop. If he says put hands behind your back do so. Guess what if they are wrong then go to court like humans do and file a complaint against the officer and obey the law. How simple is that. If you resist all bets are off.
Black on black violence is not the issue here. I realize that like many UHH posters, you have some difficulty remaining on task. First take your medication. Then try to understand the nature of the post.
May 12, 2015 16:51:57 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
big-guy wrote:
How safe is it in Liberty State Park, NY in the we... (show quote)
I had been living in NYC for 38 years before I moved to CT. I can say I still love NY and it is safe going out to photography anywhere on day time. But I am not sure how safe at night because I had never went out at night except working night shift.
May 12, 2015 17:01:35 #
Mac wrote:
I think it's a good idea to take at least one other person with you for night photography anywhere. Two or three is better.
I agree to not being alone; you can not be aware of your surroundings while paying attention to your photography.
I like to take photos in places that some people will not go. Take someone with you that can pay attention to what is going on around you.
May 12, 2015 17:35:16 #
No-one will tell you its safe - life isn't
All you can do is minimize your risks.
Scout out your 'hide' in daylight and the closest route to get there. Preferably somewhere that is not easily seen from a distance.
Take a big quiet friend 'at the last minute' and leave 'as soon as possible'.
Keep your kit to the minimum and just carry bus fare and basic 'Loss-able'ID.
If in doubt walk away....even from your kit if that seems necessary.
This isn't negative advice...Do it but be careful. (The UK is no safer or less dangerous than anywhere else on a bad day)
Be quiet and enjoy the dawn Shhhhhhh
All you can do is minimize your risks.
Scout out your 'hide' in daylight and the closest route to get there. Preferably somewhere that is not easily seen from a distance.
Take a big quiet friend 'at the last minute' and leave 'as soon as possible'.
Keep your kit to the minimum and just carry bus fare and basic 'Loss-able'ID.
If in doubt walk away....even from your kit if that seems necessary.
This isn't negative advice...Do it but be careful. (The UK is no safer or less dangerous than anywhere else on a bad day)
Be quiet and enjoy the dawn Shhhhhhh
May 12, 2015 17:48:06 #
May 12, 2015 18:00:35 #
big-guy wrote:
Be careful everyone. Your personal prejudices are ... (show quote)
I absolutely agree. However, as I already stated, Liberty State Park is not in New York, but on the other side of the Hudson River, in Jersey City, New Jersey. What applies to New York City concerning safety may not necessarily apply to Jersey City.
Although I've passed through Jersey City a few times over the years, I honestly don't know about its crime rate, nor can I comment on the competence and vigilance of the Jersey City police department.
May 12, 2015 19:27:17 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Neither "side" has a monopoly on virtue ... (show quote)
perhaps it is because young black males commit a majority of the crime in this country. just because a black man was shot does not mean the shooting is not justifiable. FYI the majority of cops in nypd as well as Baltimore are minorities. One of the two officers killed in missisipi was black as well as the 4 people arrested. The overwhelming number of blacks killed are due to black on black violence( gangs, drug deals,armed robberies etc) also more whites were killed by cops then blacks by over 10%. I would say YOUR lack of insight and lack of knowledge leads me to believe you are an aclu card carrying uberliberal living in the suburbs so doesn't have to fear crime. If you ever become a victim of crime, call the aclu or a community organizer rather then the police. if you cant show respect to law enforcement why should they show respect to you?
May 12, 2015 20:02:08 #
May 12, 2015 23:42:54 #
Jim Bob wrote:
In other words, the police should get a pass because their jobs are dangerous. Geesus, what utter nonsense.
The police aren't worried about the danger; they're afraid of some jerk with a cell phone if they try to do their jobs.
May 13, 2015 01:07:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Possibly a good idea, but the police will never te... (show quote)
Make it a dozen. And more than bats.
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