> I feel like those things can be handled after the initial interview - when we establish that I'm a suitable candidate and they are actually worth working for.

Then, that really negates most of what you were saying with regards to who is being asked. With that being the case, what was the point?

> I think we're disagreeing about the context tough.

Judging by what you just said, I'd say that you're having a difficult time with the context, and should reread what was written without bias this time.