That's telling. We apparently (and rightly IMHO) have zero trust in the government and its agents acting in good faith. We hear of the standoff and immediately think "What the {expletive} has the government done now?" Sure, Bundy's probably no saint, and no-doubt there are other paths he could have taken and other choices he could have made. Same thing for the government agents.
But you have to wonder why a disagreement over land, cattle, and grazing fees results in this. At what point does a government flunky decide "Hey, lets send out armed agents to threaten US citizens with violence." Who made that call? Who thought that was a good idea? That person needs to be fired, at least, if not brought up on charges of reckless endangerment.
For me, it is precisely this kind of thing that makes me even more suspicious of the motives of the people in power. The continual stream of obvious lies does not help either. Nor does the obvious fascist leanings of those in power - wanting ever more power and control. I always figured things would come to a head someday. Even the founding fathers predicted it. I never thought it would be during my lifetime, but now I'm starting to think that is quite likely.
I'm afraid "inevitable", FRiend.
Perhaps that person is unimpeachable. At least, that is what we are told.
Excellent rant ThunderSleeps. Couldn't agree more.
Hey there Texas Fossil. Good to see you! Read you, you know what I mean. God Bless and keep up the fight!