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I agree with you about Chief Moose being out of touch with the change in our situation, Darlin, but my feelings about the mess we are in has changed a lot over the last couple of days.

I much prefer Captain Deming (I think that is her name), as she is a better public speaker, in my opinion. If Chief Moose is the guy we have to hear, though, we might consider just putting up with him for the time being, and doing our best to tolerate his limitations.

One of the problems we face as a nation is the following. Law Enforcement is not able to prevent such attacks. All they really do is arrest and gather evidence for prosecution. Our Military would be a better choice for protection, but the Posse Comitatus act prevents their deployment is a situation like this.

If the sniping intensifies, or spreads to other metropolitan locations, then we may see the Guard called out, and some form of martial law established, but it will be a real mess for the country if this happens. I hate to think of all the ramifications should that be neccessary.

So, let us try to keep our heads cool, and hope we do not end up living like the Israelis... I cannot imagine it.

I have been lurking the past few days and get so much info from you guys. Your great! I have something to ask all of you, since you seem to have so much collective common sense. When Moose came out the second time to tell this sniper they didn't understand the message, I said to my husband Oh.Oh. this is going to piss him off and he is going to send a very bad message to them. I think in the snipers mind he thouhgt they were playing head games with him and he went back to Mont. Co. to make his point.

Oh, don't misunderstand me, I have sympathy for the Chief's circumstances and I agree that in Maryland he will and probably should remain the primary spokesperson. I just prefer the stronger, tougher attitude of the LEOs in Virginia.