In no sense do I advocate evading or defying the law, as would the rabid segregationist.

The speaker says he does not advocate evading or defying the law, and contrasts his position with that of a “rabid segregationist.” This distinguishes his protest from lawbreaking; he is not defining “segregationist” or praising the police. The correct choice is “distinguish himself from those who break the law.”

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