Regardless of his motivation, there`s definitely a statement here.

He's doing it for reactions, and reactions only, no doubt. The "statement" is an afterthought.

I fully support what he's doing though, because it's always hilarious to see people flip out over nothing.

Keep in mind the editing however, because the vast majority of people probably don't respond at all.

That's not the point at all. The point is that people (especially cops) have developed a knee-jerk reaction to being recorded, claiming it's illegal for someone to dare record them in a public place, when it isn't.

Not that this guy is actually trying to make that point to these people. He's just in it for the reactions so he can post them on Youtube.