[SJackson]

IF you were reliably told that "on the other side of the bridge" AND "out of your jurisdiction" (where you have NO AUTHORITY, whatever!), that a MOB of armed criminals and PERHAPS "some innocent persons" was trying to enter YOUR TOWN, what would YOU do????...open the "floodgates" & let them in to possibly LOOT,MURDER,RAPE,ROB,etc. OR would you protect your town/citizens????

I'm not sure I have all the facts yet. It's not at all clear to me they were facing a MOB of armed criminals and PERHAPS "some innocent persons" mixed in. The Chief hasn't said that as far as I've seen, most articles seem to indicate the "mob" presented no immediate risk, rather the concern was that they might turn to looting if they crossed. After a few days adrift, that's certainly possible. I don't know what personel the Chief had available, or whether he could have protected the property in the town should something develop. Nor do I know what, if any facilities might have been available and where. It seems to me at the least, children and the infirm could have been aided.

[stand watie]

UNfortunately, as the Chief you have at least as much (if not MORE information) than he did at the time.

according to the LA News Service, a MOB of armed persons was what was REPORTED to him at that time.

so Chief, knowing what LITTLE you actually know, what is your decision????

as i said, i've been in that PLACE & it's NO FUN to have to make a decision without the FACTS. you just do your best & HOPE you made the right one.

what is your decision, given what you were offered in my scenario??? NO DECISION is ALWAYS the WRONG DECISION in a crisis!

free dixie,sw

[stand watie]

Dear Chief,

what is your decision??

inquiring minds want to know.

are the barbarians at the gate just outside your town??

or are you sure they are PITIFUL escapees from NO Parish???

fwiw, the clock is TICKING.

free dixie,sw