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Here's what the Supremes have to say about your "no harm, no foul" interpretation of what went on.

"It must be recognized that, whenever a police officer accosts an individual and restrains his freedom to walk away, he has "seized" that person. ...Moreover, it is simply fantastic to urge that such a procedure [p*17] performed in public by a policeman while the citizen stands helpless, perhaps facing a wall with his hands raised, is a "petty indignity." [n13] It is a serious intrusion upon the sanctity of the person, which may inflict great indignity and arouse strong resentment, and it is not to be undertaken lightly. [n14]" Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968)

I think that this guy was couragous to stand up to the cops when they were trying to abuse and intimidate him. Obviously, he cares about his rights as a citizen. I think he really does see the big picture, that the "threat" of terrorism should not be used to justify the abuse of citizens and the trampling of their rights.

No, no, no, no...

If he knows that the police had NO RIGHT to do this, he is FAILING as a citizen, to speak out and sue the b-stards! The police powers will only continue to encroach upon the citizens, when we turn a blind eye, cause controversy, earn a buck, and move on. He didn't stand up to the police at ALL! WALKING AWAY would have been standing up. Filing a complaint would have been standing up. Suing the police would be standing up! He is as complicit as the police in the loss of his own freedoms, because he refuses to take a stand.

Do not think for one minute that I support this reporter. As an American, I am ashamed that he refuses to follow this through, until the end.

I think he really does see the big picture, that the "threat" of terrorism should not be used to justify the abuse of citizens and the trampling of their rights.

Hmmmm. For once we agree...

"I think that this guy was couragous to stand up to the cops when they were trying to abuse and intimidate him."

I think that this guy is a jerk with a huge chip on his shoulder.