The problem I have is that a lot of these videographers will intentionally put themselves in a situation that they normally will not do if they do not have a camera for the sole purpose of "asserting their rights". In those cases they become the instigators in a situation that would have otherwise never have happened. Sure some cops break the law sometimes but being all up in a cops face because he asks you for your ID is being an asshole looking for trouble just so he can feel justified in asserting his rights. There are several reasons of safety why a cop wants to know the name of the individual he is dealing with not the least of which is wants and warrants as well as cautions of violence on record. I have no problem bringing police wrong doings to light but don't go looking for trouble in the guise of asserting your rights.