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In reply to the discussion: Torching the cabin was wrong. [View all]beevul
(12,194 posts)"You couldn't have a close perimeter, given that the guy had a .50 sniper rifle which is lethal at long range and he had the skill to use it well."
Effective accurate range - 1000 yards plus. Now...since we know they weren't holding a perimeter of 1000 yards...Non sequitur.
"He had already been holed up in one house and had demonstrated his training in evasion and escape."
So what.
"It was getting on toward dark."
Ever heard of portable flood lights? The cbs LA channel was talking about them, and talkinbg about them being brought in at one point yesterday. Another Non sequitur.
"There was probable cause to believe he was exceptionally dangerous, including three dead already and one during the process of getting to, or at (it is still not clear) his then-present situation."
Innocent in the eyes of the law, until proven guilty.
You still haven't shown that burning the cabin was necessary to prevent his escape.
And you may as well just give up, because such can not be shown.