Yesterday - in the fog as this story was breaking - many FReepers sided with this guy and against the SWAT team sent in with a tank to blast through his house.
Then the facts became clearer. The police actions were entirely and completely justified.
Obviously their Tactics and Intel left something to be desired.
He did put 8 guys out of action.
They really ripped apart that house.
The previous police chase and the perps other crimes show he has no concern for human life. It would have been infinitely better if they could have arrested him someplace where he had less cover & access to weapons. Plus, it looks like there were other people in the house, complicating things.
Then again, some of actually question the legitimacy of the entire concept of denying felons who are no longer in prison their God-given rights. If they are a danger to the rest of us, they should still be in prison.
Many on this site don't seem to be very supportive of our Constitutional rights. Those of us who have been paying attention are completely not surprised by this. It has been evident for years.