water cannon episode 2: return of the shotgun

[baronWastelan]

I'm surprised and happy that Mr. Tagami didn't get detained by the Oakland so-called "Peace Officers".

(vid at link)

Prominent Oakland Developer Scares Off Occupy Vandals With Shotgun

November 4, 2011 10:26 AM

OAKLAND (KCBS) – One of Oakland’s landmark buildings was spared from major damage during the violence that followed Wednesday’s Occupy Oakland general strike, thanks to a man sentry who stood guard in the lobby.

Prominent real estate developer Phil Tagami brought a shotgun to the ground floor of his offices in the historic Rotunda Building Wednesday night in order to ward off protesters who were trying to force their way inside. It worked.

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Tagami acknowledges receiving some hate e-mail, but Twitter comments seems to be filled with praise for Tagami. He’s become something of a folk hero overnight, with some suggesting a run for mayor.

Full story: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/201...-with-shotgun/