5 questions with Phoenix Jones

Q: How would you describe what you do when you’re in costume
A: I basically walk around areas that are highly populated looking for people who are causing crimes or breaking the law in a way that is going to affect somebody who is not breaking the law. For example, if you are smoking crack on the corner by yourself I’m probably just going to tell you that smoking crack is illegal. But I’m not going to confiscate it and I’m not going to arrest you and I’m not going to call the police. Because your choice destroys your own life and that’s your choice. Now if you’re selling crack on the corner at 2am in Belltown when all the bars get out, then I’m going to stop you. Because you’re affecting other people. And if you’re starting bar fights, I’m going to stop that. If you’re jumping in front of traffic because you’re drunk, I’ll stop you. The point that I want to get across is that I’m not out there arresting people for petty crimes. I’m not going to get you for jaywalking. I’m going to wait for you to actually hurt somebody or for when you’re in the position to actually hurt somebody. View full post on “drunk” News