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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCNN reporting on destruction by Bundy group in Oregon, also on intimidation tactics
Bundy followers admit rifling through files at the refuge, they admit tearing down a section of fencing, using govt equipment. The sheriff says ""There are continual reports of law enforcement officers and community members being followed home; of people sitting in cars outside their homes, observing their movements and those of their families; and of people following them and their families as they move around the community," Ward said Monday."
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/12/us/oregon-wildlife-refuge-armed-ranchers-protest/index.html
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)I can understand the caution so there's not violence, but why isn't anyone even talking tough about these thugs?
daleanime
(17,796 posts)Cary
(11,746 posts)I have read threads here with the author of the opening post is very quick to conclude that the government is intimidated. That is possible, but I find that hard to believe.
JustAnotherGen
(31,681 posts)So they can get them to leave and then sieze their homes is enough.
I know there are people who want to avoid another Ruby Ridge or Waco - but this shit has to stop.
If the Feds don't do something - may the armed private citizen of this community being intimidated make a mistake and get away with it. They need free range to stand their ground.