cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21109313

I went to vote today in Georgia USA. People showed up wearing bed sheets over them. What is this supposed to communicate exactly??

  • callouscomic@lemm.ee
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    11 hours ago

    Isn’t it generally illegal to film or take photos in a voting location? And now people are further spreading it? Considering how divided this country has gotten, an argument can be made this is dangerous for those in the picture.

    • Dragonstaff@leminal.space
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      4 hours ago

      I’m not sure a good argument can be made. Being at a polling place doesn’t say who you’re voting for. I don’t see the danger.

      • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        3 hours ago

        In public (and only when one would have a reasonable assumption of privacy, or whatever). Poll places don’t follow those same rules. If they can prevent people from wearing campaign-related tshirts within X feet of a polling place, then they can prevent people from taking photos. Which they do.