The AR guy is a friend of mine, and he was extremely apprehensive about doing this the night before. He ultimately decided that his rights were worth more to him than the potential risk to liberty or health, and went through with it.
Good on the PHX PD for looking out for HIS safety as well as all other parties. Good on them for electing to squat on him in the crowd, rather than allowing some SS/FBI/Fed goons to do it instead. My sincere thanks to the local PD's that looked out for the rights of Arizonans at this event while working to preserve a safe environment for the President to visit.