[Justin Thyme]

Government agents attempting to take him by deception IS self-defense.

That's why we have a second amendment, ....

The second ammendment states nothing about deception as a law enforcement technique being illegal or unconstitutional. There are protections against entrapment...but that applies to tricking the accused into commiting an unlawful act. They already had lawful warrants for his past actions, and were just using what methods deemed appropriate to capture a suspect who has repeatedly avoided and evaded capture. And I think most jury's would acquit if the guy shot plain clothes cops who didn't identify themselves. But if the undercover policemen DO identify themselves, and if anyone resists arrest with lethal force, whether the apprehending officer is uniformed or not, then the offender will be in a tough spot.

Lawabiding citizens who care to own weapons are not routinely seen as "fringers and nutjobs". Some militia's, and many groups who try to avoid obligations to their country, taxes, military service, etc., are sometimes seen as "fringers and nutjobs".

[HopieAnn]

From his Website:

With a deep sense of loss and mourning we announce the passing of William Cooper.

It appears at this time to be totally unrelated to the disputes he had with the federal government. All we know at this time is that he was shot and killed by an Apache County Sheriff around 12:15 AM this morning while serving of an arrest warrant on a local issue. A sheriff was also wounded.

Remain Calm! This is in no way a cause for action, but all patriots should be on high alert at this time.

Do NOT listen to or spread undocumented and unconfirmed RUMORS! If it is not here it is not confirmed as fact. Updates will be posted here as they become available.

We MUST all remember his love of freedom, America, the Constitution and the values it is founded on.

Who do you think wrote that?