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Originally Posted by pwd72s
Maybe those so quick to condemn should get more of the story here:
Anti-gov't protesters march through Burns
These men had already been to prison for their "crime" of burning 126 acres to control an invasive species. They served their sentences, were then released. A Federal prosecutor then went to a judge claiming their original sentence wasn't time enough. A federal Judge agreed.
The two news sources linked in the original post seem to neglect mentioning this part of the story, which really brought about the protests. |
And you didn't mention that the story actually goes back more than a decade, and that these folks are repeat offenders. The clowns at the wildlife refuge are just small-time thugs who think waving around a firearm makes them somebody. Surround the place, cut off water and power, and arrest them when they come out. Fine them for trespassing and/or property damage, and send them home where they belong. I'm sure federal prosecutors could really get creative in getting them charged with crimes. I don't suppose the fact that very few of the locals want these clowns anywhere near the area makes any difference?