WIY – I think it is pretty obvious that he does not advocate for ANY types of abuse.
If I lived in NY I might not want the teachers touching my kids either but I think you are wrong in saying it is not needed or necessary. Whether or not you trust anyone anymore is a separate issue from what is healthy and good for the kids. It would be healthy and good for my kids to be able to ride their bikes around the neighborhood with friends. I don’t believe it is safe so I do not allow it. That doesn’t mean it isn’t healthy and good. It just means it isn’t an option.