True, necro. I actually think EVERYONE should own the rights to their own image, because of journalism (I believe) this is not the case. People will talk about freedom, but someones so called freedom always impacts on someone else. Because of the net and digital photography, you never know, in the future it could happen. I suppose it is possible. Photos are not just for private use anymore, more often than not, they are distributed on the web.
Sorry for going off subject.
Here some w.a.s.p...
edit-I know in Paris recently some laws have been passed to restrict street photography (not sure exactly what, but am trying to see If i can find out..)
http://photo.net/street-documentary-photography-forum/009ut