My point, though, is that every photographer or sight-seeing individual should be well aware of any rules, regulations, and laws regarding the photographing of statues, monuments or any other such buildings, people, plants or animals(even other works of art in a gallery) ESPECIALLY if it's in your own country and ESPECIALLY if it's regarding a national monument. and if you don't know, do some research. It's better to be safe than sorry.
That's my view on photography as far as regulations go.
Whether or not you think it's fair, the law is the law. If you want it to change, do something about it.
peace.
-shere` victoria