That is the line that made me wonder if I was reading a Philip K Dick novel or the newspaper.
That entire article read like something from The Onion. it's simultaneously funny and sad how these people legitimately believe that the badge grants them rights above the law.
How did they feel their actions were misrepresented? In what possible light is "kicking her in her fucking nub" not a negative statement? Did the edibles just slip out of the wrapper and fall into your mouths? Why are you destroying surveillance equipment? What's that? You don't like being spied on? Funny. If you aren't doing anything wrong, then what's the problem? Oh wait...