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In reply to the discussion: Militant broadcaster brands 15-year-old girl a ‘prostitute’ for crying in fear at Oregon town meetin [View all]branford
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and similar containment actions, although I defer to the law enforcement on the scene who have personal knowledge of what's occurring, as well as the appropriate tactical training and experience. These people above anyone else want to see a quick and peaceful resolution.
As I stated, I simply don't want to see anyone needlessly killed or hurt over an otherwise empty cabin in the woods, particularly if the matter can be resolved mostly by just waiting. I similarly don't want to do anything that could possibly give these militia morons any credibility among a wider audience, encourage more violent acts or reprisals by their fringe supporters (e.g., Oklahoma City bombing), or cause another Waco or Ruby Ridge that would hurt Democratic candidates this election year.
I fully understand the hostility towards the militia and their vile ideas. I share this disgust completely. However, it should not goad us into foolish and violent actions, nor betray our principles that demand far less militant and aggressive policing.