BATF Attack at Waco - February 28, 1993

Frontline - PBS ^ | 1995 | WGBH

[AllThrustNoVector]

Chronology February 28, 1993 - At about 9:30 a.m. agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms attempt to execute arrest and search warrants against David KORESH and the Branch Davidian compound. Gunfire erupts. Four ATF agents are killed and 16 are wounded. An undetermined number of Davidians are killed and injured. Within a few hours, the FBI becomes the lead agency for resolving the standoff. Jeff JAMAR is named the on-site commander. By the afternoon, advance units of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) arrive, and telephone conversations are under way between KORESH, Steve SCHNEIDER, and Wayne MARTIN on one side and the ATF's Jim CAVANAUGH and Waco Police Lt. Larry LYNCH on the other. KORESH discloses that he has been wounded in the hip and left wrist. KORESH is allowed to broadcast his religious teachings on Dallas radio KRLD and does a CNN telephone interview. Michael SCHROEDER, a Branch Davidian, is killed while he tries to return to the main building. Texas Rangers begin an investigation but are barred by the FBI from continuing. At about 5:30 p.m., JAMAR arrives at Waco and chooses Byron SAGE of the FBI as chief negotiator. President CLINTON follows events closely throughout the day.

[sure_fine]

where did you get that?

[stephenjohnbanker]

2 more Reno's, and NO children would be safe : )

[Modok]

Bush I with his anti-gun stance and his BATF thugs started this mess. Clinton and Reno found a ready made urine hole to wallow in. Seeing the Bush and Clinton together makes me ill.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

David Koresh was a nutjob and no Christian. He bears responsibility for what happened with his whacky doomsday beliefs that he brainwashed his followers with.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Absolutely nothing!

[sit-rep]

You have a source on this?? Where'd you get it??

[Blue State Insurgent]

All hail Sink Emperor! Conquerer of Waco.

[al baby]

alamo girl

[HaveGunWillTravel]

Waco Movie Clip

[AllThrustNoVector]

Thanks. I've been lurking around FR for many years. In 1996 and 1997 the Waco, Ruby Ridge and OK City incidents soaked up a ton of bandwidth.

Most Freepers very much dislike the BATF and their unhumbled arrogance.

[stevio]

Yep.

[Doctor Stochastic]

David Koresh was a nutjob and no Christian. He bears responsibility for what happened with his whacky doomsday beliefs that he brainwashed his followers with.

So what did Koresh do that made him and his followers deserve roasting? Do you think all nut jobs or non-Christians deserve such?

[383rr]

Yes, you are 100% right. This needs to be remembered, so it NEVER happens again.

[sit-rep]

alamo girl

Good enough!

[stephenjohnbanker]

I looked at the sign up date(today) and found it odd that whosoever would post on a very incendiary case.

[Hawk1976]

The BATFE ought to be disbanded. Americans should be free to consume whatever alcohol and tobacco they want and own any gun they want.

[AllThrustNoVector]

HaveGunWillTravel - Thanks for the posting the Waco Movie Clip.

However, its very disturbing to watch.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

"Christians worship Jesus Christ not David Koresh".

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They sure do, but, does this justify what happened? Did Jesus want this?
Tell you what, friend, no matter what we think about Davidian religious practices, Waco was an attack by wolves, on the outer fringes of the flock. After Waco, you became that much closer to the fringe, yourself. Just huddle up, maybe you will die of natural causes, before the fringe is you!

[AllThrustNoVector]

Its one of those dark days in American history that citizens need to remember. Our unalienable rights can be easily trampled. Hope my post doesn't rub you the wrong way.

[Modok]

Absolutely correct.