[Poofler]

Yeah they work in tandem with the group. That's part of how they avoid entrapment. I was simplifying so as not to get into a discussion of the legal nuances that allow a private group to do the actual misrepresentation. The authorities coordinate with the group, and stake out houses with the group. PJ would never do this if authorities didn't cooperate. In my opinion, their involvement and support of the operation associates them with the actual misrepresntation. If you want a more accurate phrasing: Should it be legal for authorities to cooperate in an operation where people are enticed/faciliated/whatever into committing a false crime? Ie: the girl isn't actually underaged, or a girl, but the perp belives he is, which would be a crime if the perp's beliefs were true.