[remarkEon]

Right, but the preceding sentences seem to conflict with that. More over, the following part of the comment

>Stating that the local police are acting unlawfully ... as a prank, is dangerous. You cannot convince me otherwise.

suggests that the guy who made the joke did something dangerous and should be punished for it. At least, that's the implication I'm reading.

[DiabloD3]

I think you're right. The meaning is unclear.