TAR, FEATHERS: Philly Police Harass, Threaten to Shoot Man Legally Carrying Gun. “A story in today’s Philadelphia Daily News shows why it’s so important that citizens be allowed to videotape cops – it can be citizens’ only way to fight back against police abuse of power.” And that’s why they’re so quick to threaten and arrest videotapers.

Related: Orlando man arrested for videotaping police, now the video is missing. “Kurtz said the camera was in his hand when he was arrested. But police say it was never taken into custody and secured as evidence. Nor was it among the personal possessions returned to Kurtz when he was released on bail.” How convenient.

UPDATE: Some background on the Philly incident.