Originally Posted by Relentless

Public figures and political figures should have a different level of privacy protection from private individuals... the same way they have different levels of protection against defamation than what private individuals get.

Mitt Romney being taped and having the 47% comments made public was a huge breach of privacy... of a political figure... and one that should be allowed.

This instance of recording a very public figure like the owner of the Clippers making racist comments also should be allowed.

Does that mean your neighbor who is neither a political nor public figure should expect the same level of publicity from private phone calls... no.