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Bloomberg won't disarm his security team

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:54 pm
by katsung47
In an explosive exchange outside the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C., security guards for billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg accosted senior Talk Radio Network investigative reporter Jason Mattera when he asked the mayor about his strong support for gun control.

Journalist Accosted By Security Over Mayor Bloomberg Gun Control Question - YouTube

In the video, Bloomberg is seen surrounded by security. Mattera approaches Bloomberg and asks, “In the spirit of gun control, will you disarm your entire security team?”

Bloomberg’s reply: “Uh, you, we’ll get right back to you.”



“Why can you defend yourself but not the majority of Americans?” Mattera asks as the mayor walks away. “Look at the team of security you’ve got. And you’re an advocate for gun control?”

The video then cuts to Mattera walking further down the street when one of the men guarding Bloomberg, identified as Officer Stockton NYPD, stops Mattera and asks to see his photo ID.

EXCLUSIVE: Journalist Accosted by Security over Mayor Bloomberg Gun Control Question

Bloomberg won't disarm his security team

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:59 am
by gmc
What's the legal position in the united states with ID. On the street the only person that can ask me for ID is a policeman and then only with a good reason.

Bloomberg won't disarm his security team

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:23 pm
by AnneBoleyn
An NYPD cop is outside jurisdiction in Washington D.C. & has no right asking anyone for anything.

Bloomberg won't disarm his security team

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:09 pm
by Accountable
Yup. Just using intimidation because that's all they got.