Trying to create political pressure against these "thugs" isn't necessarily a bad move. Let's say you want to start a company which bypasses Taxi medallions. It

Trying to create political pressure against these "thugs" isn't necessarily a bad move. Let's say you want to start a company which bypasses Taxi medallions. It's in your interest to create a PR storm over the unfairness of the medallion system. It's not OK to be surprised when the entrenched powers try to bite you (though it may not hurt to act surprised). Of course, if you don't have the stomach for it, you shouldn't be getting into the space.