80 people died because Vernon Howell, with the cooperation of the BATF, wanted it. Howell's self-glorification envisioned an immolation of himself and his followers.
If Howell had been any kind of human being, he would have surrendered, and saved the lives of his followers.
Vernon Howell and the BATF are the guilty parties. You can stomp your feet all you want, but nobody else cares.