These aren't normal people, though. These are hired goons. I think there's a big difference between the average officer and corporate hired muscle. These guys are scouted for their lack of conscience. You can't have goons who sympathize with those they are supposed to push around.

and always have it if you think you may get harassed by the police.

On 9/11/07 we need THOUSANDS of people in NYC to surround the building and silently walk with signs and wearing shirts with a variety of 9/11-related messages on them. It's time we brought serious numbers of people to NYC and put them all on notice that their days in power are numbered.

You also need to get the city to verify IN WRITING what is public and what is private property and what the relevant NYC ordinances are and have those with you.

I would also have small booklets of the Constitution to offer the private security and NYPD.

I commend your civility and composure while they are trying to intimidate you. You absolutely do not want to say anything to antagonize them, let them be the ones to debase themselves and be recorded harassing you or even committing assault (assault is verbal) You can also make it clear to them that if they touch you, you will charge them with battery.

Let them be the ones to lose their cool.

I would've opened the backpack to show them that it was harmless, diffuse the situation and totally undercut that guy.

I would've identified myself and then asked them to do the same. Get names and badge numbers. Ask the private security guys who they work for.

Have someone video tape from a distance and until you can get a hidden camera you can audio tape or just leave the camera running but act like it's off. They have no legal basis for taking your camera that I know of (I have yet to read the entire Patriot Act, though).

We really need some civil rights attorneys in the movement to help document the harassment and take legal action when appropriate.

Great job, guys!

The truth shall set us free. Love is the only way forward.

on 5/11 is my cousins wedding, he also happens to be a police officer outside of Philly. im sure half his department will be at his reception, ill take this list and hand them out with DVDs.

...from behind the keyboard. It's different on the street.

Don't get me wrong though. I'm sure that you are a tough guy and could hold your own against these goons. However, despite the fact that Luke is young and lacks much experience in confrontation with hired goons, one thing is sure. This is not the same Luke I saw just a few short weeks ago.

Luke is absolutely amazing. He has matured dramatically. His confidence level has soared. And there is good reason for this. Luke knows his game. He's been studying the evidence very hard. He's also been reading the rules of infowar in detail.

This is the first time I have seen him so aggressively assert his Rights. Luke knows his Rights. Luke knows that one can't possibly defend their Rights unless they even know what they are. And, Luke knows that he only has those Rights he is willing to defend.

Luke isn't waiting for orders from headquarters. He's is racing toward the sound of the guns. Luke is a patriot, a modern day minuteman who is becoming an infowarrior leader right before our eyes. No doubt, Luke is driven by his love of his country and the loss of his good friend Dan Wallace. But, he is also being driven by the support and encouragement he is receiving from the 9/11 Truth community. And soon, because of this, others will follow him.

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"But truthfully, I don't really know. We've had trouble getting a handle on Building No. 7."
~~ Dr. Shyam Sunder - Acting Director Building and Fire Research Laboratory (NIST)

You've got video evidence here. I'd like a lawyer to weigh in on this issue. Seems to me like a GREAT way to not only get some publicity, but to fight back against that kind of thuggish oppression.