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what kinda glowie nonsense is "dont talk to cops" now fascism? dont talk to cops, get a lawyer.
Saying it's "irresponsible" for someone with privilege to educate their audience only serves one purpose.
it is objectively true that it's irresponsible to answer as he did, that doesnt mean he shouldnt have done it from a journalistic perspective, but certainly for anyone without the clear intent of potentially being arrested. Dont talk to cops.
It's by definition responsible if he should do it from a journalistic perspective.
you have described how contextual authorial intent works, yes
Says the prick who appears to support Trump's anti-trans scapegoating.
Saying that half of America voted for him isn't supporting his views but I can see why someone like you, a bootlicker, might believe that.
Tell that to someone without a criminal record from not shutting the fuck up. Follow the Know Your Rights advice of the National Lawyers Guild.
So you should be applauding Piker educating his audience on what the boots are up to.