@Frogman, they are playing the optics game here. Leaving them alone is what they want so they can say "...hey, we were on the streets begging them to talk to us.....". Doing something such as what I suggest, or any action where they are publicly confronted with the facts and/or irrefutable proof of their indefensible behavior might shut this ploy down. Beat them at their own game.
@Freehills, I see the argument, but this is very tricky because it is about appearances and lip service to shape public opnion -- nothing more.