... ... ... . The only info the public has on this raid was given by the Media, that should say it all, if there is anybody in this world you should not trust, its the media. They LOVE controversey and do everything they can to create it... ... ...
Isn't this the problem?? Why don't we know more? Why weren't arrests made more discretely? Away from sure trouble. They knew there were kids there. They knew these people were lunatics and would shoot if accosted in their 'compound'. They did every thing to exacerbate the situation and nothing whatsoever to minimize the risk and drama. This is an embarassing and despicable event to be associated with in any way, law, press, townspeople, administration, oh, and victim.
Ruby Ridge is much the same event played on a different stage, nearly the same outcome, following procedures but not knowing or asking why, they didn't learn their lesson and did it again.
I think, and its what I think,, that some law enforcement officers, officials, field personel are just as fanatical, radical, uncaring and asinine as, well, people. The trick is finding ways to remove 'gung ho' from the force, some just don't belong.
And yes,,,, I am and have law enforcement in the family, and no, I wouldn't be allowed on raids by my standards, I am 'gung ho'! ( Besides, I make more actually working for a living! ..... discreet shot at my brother who reads this board..... )