Ah, Baldwin City — peaceful streets, small-town vibes… and apparently, big energy over a camera.
In a now-viral moment, a man recording in public was approached by someone clearly not happy about being on camera.
“You don’t have permission to film here,” he snaps, standing just a little too close.
The cameraman calmly responds:
“I’m on public property, sir.”
But instead of walking away or minding his business, the man does what way too many people do these days — he calls the police.
Why? Because someone was filming… in public.
Let’s clear this up: In the U.S., if you’re in public — you can record.
No permission needed. No “you can’t film me.”
That’s First Amendment 101.
But that didn’t stop this Baldwin City resident from treating the situation like a federal emergency.
The guy with the camera? Calm. Unbothered.
The guy calling the cops? Sweating, pacing, and delivering peak main character vibes.
Police did show up — and spoiler: they confirmed what everyone already knew.
“He’s not breaking the law.”
Online, the comments section lit up:
- “Imagine calling the cops over a camera.”
- “Dude acted like he was guarding Area 51.”
- “This is why knowing your rights matters.”
In the end, it’s a perfect example of how some people think “feelings” = “laws.”
They don’t. And this citizen journalist proved it — with receipts and footage.