My thoughts is that it's a simple situation really. If they're harassing or assaulting people, the women will call the cops or something, simple situation and get the guy arrested. If he's not doing anything, it's nothing harmful. Apparently that's not a solid enough answer. What should I have said?
These idiots don't understand that is assault is assault. It's not a defense that would work in court. They're being obtuse to be bigots.