[Poohbah]

Can't put a price on the Troopers life.

Police are paid to do a dangerous job.

Getting shot by a bad guy is an occupational hazard.

And you're still ignoring the issue of the rights of this cretin's neighbors--specifically, the right to the quiet enjoyment of their property.

Or are you saying that this guy's rights are superior to everyone else's rights?

[Cultural Jihad]

Or are you saying that this guy's rights are superior to everyone else's rights?

Undoubtedly they feel a kinship to anyone else who thinks they are the center of the universe.

[xring]

The police didn't seem to be worried about the neighbors rights while driving an armored personnel carrier and flying a helicopter around the place. I wonder what the neighbors thought of the scare tactics and intimidation? I wonder how close thr neighbors were to this guys house? If not too close was evacuation really necessary?

I suspect that waiting would not be much more expensive than operating all that equipment and burning the house down.

Oh, and whether you agree with the police tactics or not, they still botched it.