And then volunteers started coming into the lobby and joining up for the right reasons, but that it was a baptism in fire. Ed Koch was opposed. He called us vigilantes, a gang. And then We were getting locked up by the NYPD who did not want us out there, who are opposed to us. Well, it has evolved over time. I mean, I remember back in the day, you guys would put hands on people. I mean, it was an active patrol. (29:54–30:00)
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Asserts that the NYPD arrested members of the Guardian Angels because they opposed their activities.
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