Howcum the government settled with this useless ilk? If he's an enemy of the country, he ought to be behind bars, yes?
Because they didn't handle things correctly either. I don't argue with the fact that the Federal agents were wrong in a LOT of the things they did, however, I have no doubt Mr. Weaver's wife and baby would be alive if he had done things differently, as well. The bottom line has got to be taking care of your family and starting a war with federal agents is never a wise thing to do. I just don't think Mr. Weaver is a good example to use as a paragon of conservative thought.
What would have happened if Weaver had submitted to a search? or even been arrested? I have no doubt the penalty would have been a lot less than the price he finally paid. Is it worth 4 million to lose your wife and 2 of your children? It wouldn't be to me.