Well, Felix, Thank you for responding but I was actually asking about your motivation , it is quite clear that you repeat yourself in response to certain issues being raised. So, can I assume from your response that your motivation is twofold, firstly, to “explain” the process, which is why you assuredly qualify as a Mansplainer, that’s not abusive or vindictive, it’s just true. Secondly out of a strong sense of compassion for the reporter, whoever that may be, and whatever they may be reporting.
Can I ask if you have a mental image of the reporter, or Victim, in your preferred parlance, or any idea of what kind of crimes we may eventually learn Caroline has been accused of? Ar3 there any circumstances in which you would feel that perhaps on this occasion, Surreys’ finest had overreached themselves?
You are very clear that it wont be “ hurty words” or “wrongthink” , but I’m sure you can respect that we people who don’t believe in gender, have known other people who don’t believe in gender, be interviewed, arrested and prosecuted, for crimes like placing a ribbon, and indeed, hurty words. The Police, the CPS and the Courts have , time after time, demonstrated their willingness to participate in the prosecution, demonisation and criminalisation of beliefs and behaviour which are actually widespread and legal, whilst simultaneously ignoring, minimalising or even facilitating threatening, dishonest and illegal behaviour amongst those who wish to shut us up.
I am sure you are very aware that when policing marginalised communities, the Police need to check their own privilege, avoid patronising people, or falling back on stereotypes, and acknowledge that they may have very legitimate reasons for their lack of trust. So if you are on this thread to explain the Police position, and to stand strong with victims of crime, both laudable if somewhat unnecessary aspirations, you may need first to find a means to engage with us that doesnt make us suspect you of wishing to derail and divide us. HTH.