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Thanks for answering my question. I can see you have been emotionally effected by this situation as many of us have been. I can also see you are placing yourself in the position of the Chief and it makes you sympathize deeply with his position. There are however, a few things I hope you will consider.

"The reason is that other shootings have occurred in and out of Moose's area and state, and Moose is still leading the show..We're aware that the FBI, etc are involved and really should be leading the way on this and haven't emerged as which they rightfully should have taken over..Also, the shootings in VA--things went right back to Moose."

Crimes like these - even henious ones - are not just automatically taken over completely from local authorities. Very early on, as the scope of the crimes was spreading, they decided on the 'task force' approach. It is one that is commonly used. Since Moose had the most murders at the time, I'll bet it was just a matter of courtesy that it was agreed that he would lead the task force. Anyway - the reason it keeps coming back to Moose is that he REALLY is the leader of the task force. Now - I know there are many here who don't think that means anything but I think he has subtantial input and control as is evidenced by his uncontested control over communications.

"The tarot cards had messages on all of them and Moose is the guy who's been communicating with them..He's stressed to the max as everyone can see and I'm sure Moose really doesn't want to be in the position he is, but HAS to..Right now it's an extremely dangerous game and the nutcase certainly has everyone's attention, and there's no way any changes would take place to PO the sniper or someone and many would pay with their life for a screwup...Look how tense Moose was today when he came on the news asking the sniper/whoever, to please call back and they wanted to get the message correct.."

Up until today, we have no reason to believe anyone has communicated with the sniper and we really have no reason to believe that Moose is not just handling the on camera communication because that's what he's done since the very first day. You might have also noticed that he never said he personally took the shooter's call...and we had better hope he does not. Because we would all be better served to have a professional negotiator do that job.

What I'm trying to say is, you do not believe that Moose wants to be in this situation because you can put yourself in that situation and you know you would not choose it. I maintain that knowing his history from his time as chief in Portland (I lived there all that time), that he does want this position and will not willingly give it up. He has not been chosen by the shooter. He chose himself.

Anyway, thanks for letting me know what you think. I know we are both hoping for the best possible outcome here.

Up until today, we have no reason to believe anyone has communicated with the sniper and we really have no reason to believe that Moose is not just handling the on camera communication because that's what he's done since the very first day.

Communicated--there was communication via the tarot cards, written messages similar to the original, "I am God", that have been left at the crime scenes, per the news the last few days..Also, who really KNOWS if and when any of the authorities have any form of verbal communication w/ the alleged sniper since they've been keeping their info closer to their chests other than today....