I can imagine someone making the claim that intentionally running a recently red light is not actually dangerous

There is a definite portion of drivers, maybe 5%, who will not be the first car to miss a light under any circumstances. Period. Even if it means entering the intersection a full 5 seconds after the red. Even if it means completely gridlocking the intersection. Even if it means forcing a cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle that has the right of way to take evasive action.

Every so often, several such drivers come in succession, and the resulting stream of red-light-runners looks like something out of a film shoot.