The guy may have the right to photograph. He does NOT -- or should NOT -- have the right to shout obscenities for no other reason than to shout obscenities. That's beyond freedom of speech -- that's pretty much interfering with an officer. Because it's nighttime, it's difficult to see the context of all this, but such language -- used obviously to try to get the officer to lose her cool (which, to her credit, she seemed not to) -- seems to be way out of line.
And on the west/south side:
Cactus Wren Artisans, 2740 S. Kinney Rd., with a wide variety of art and gifts, in a variety of prices, handmade by some 70 mostly local artists and artisans. Open 7 days a week from 9 to 4. In Cat Mountain Station, with Coyote Pause Cafe.
Too bad you missed two by C.J. Shane, "Desert Jade" (about immigration and human trafficking) and "Dragon's Revenge" (about Chinese immigration in early Tucson). Both take place in Tucson and are fast-paced mysteries.
A great place to buy mostly local, handmade gifts is Cactus Wren Artisans Gallery, at Cat Mountain Station, 2740 S. Kinney Rd. The gallery is open 7 days a week (except major holidays), with some 66 artists and artisans. Gifts come in all prices and all kinds: cactuswrenartisans.net. A bonus is breakfast or lunch at Coyote Pause Cafe.
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Cactus Wren Artisans, 2740 S. Kinney Rd., with a wide variety of art and gifts, in a variety of prices, handmade by some 70 mostly local artists and artisans. Open 7 days a week from 9 to 4. In Cat Mountain Station, with Coyote Pause Cafe.