An assertive response to nonsense does not alter the fact it is nonsense. Give it thirty days and see where this story is then. Binned along with Jonny Wilkinson's near miss?
You really have to take with a pinch of salt what our American friends come out with.
Sorry to hear about the "spotting" incident you experienced at Manchester. Let's not confuse this with blinding pilots and interfering with the avionics.
As for giving road directions to ATC from 160. I salute you.