The picture shown (the link is below for better quality) has become one of the most popular subjects of conversation throughout Spain. Shown in the photo next to our President and First Lady are Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero and his family. And yes, those two Goths shown in the photo are his daughters. So why is this a big deal? Well asides from the obvious hilarity of the situation, I learned a very interesting fact about Spain. This picture is such a big deal because it is the first time the Spanish public have seen the PM’s daughters. There is a rule in Spain that, without the consent of the parents, photographers cannot publish photos of minors below the age of 18. It does not matter if they are playing soccer or walking to school, it is illegal. Zapatero, who is under some pressure (Spain has the worst economy in the EU), seemed to throw caution to the wind for this great PR opportunity with Obama, who the Spanish adore. To be honest, I am really not what to think of the photo but regardless it has provided me with some entertainment as well as a great conversation starter at a bar.In regards to the aforementioned law, I think it is brilliant. Interesting though when you consider the age of consent for photography is 18 yet for sex the age is 13. I guess Spain believes in picking and choosing their battles.
http://gawker.com/5368039/spains-goth-first-daughters-embarrass-embarrassed-by-dad
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