pcpro.co.uk — A Google Street View car was taking photographs of Broughton, Buckinghamshire when it was spotted by a local resident. Worried it would help burglars in the area, he warned the car not to enter his village then roused his neighbours, who angrily surrounded the vehicle (with pitchforks?) until it swung a U-turn and fled.
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mikefromamericaApr 3, 2009
Europe has very different privacy rights than the U.S. In the U.S., there is no absolute right to privacy because that would conflict with the first amendment. In Europe, taking a picture of someone without their consent (even if not for publication) can land you in trouble:<a class="user" href="http://www.out-law.com/page-9764">http://www.out-law.com/page-9764</a>
intekraApr 3, 2009
If I was driving and was in fear of my life, I would have no problem running them down. Especially if they had weapons.
mannapcApr 3, 2009
As an avid internet user living in nowhere outside of somewhere, Kentucky, I grant you one digg.
mayonnaisepartyApr 4, 2009
insane people.
threedee912Apr 4, 2009
Oh crap, here comes the OS War troll...
mastercosbyApr 4, 2009
They should just come in with a tank so they wouldn't have to worry about being attacked.
marticus21Apr 4, 2009
Luddites, haw.
thegreatbelowApr 8, 2009
Sodding fools.