The Federal government does not like to be challenged, and it has the resources and the power to make citizens yield, and does so when it cannot win the argument. If you have been following the conflict in Oregon recently between ranchers and the Federal government, you will know that the government, which owns over 50% of the land in eleven western states, is willing to jail you for unintended trespass of undeveloped, unoccupied land.
Two ranchers who did some brush clearing of their own ranch, but inadvertently burned some of the adjoining federal land, are now in prison for a long stay, based on a charge of arson. It is worth pointing out that the fire they started was put out by the ranchers without outside help, and the land itself is actually now healthier and more productive due to the reduction of brush and overgrowth. But the government wants to make sure that everyone understands they are in charge and they have the power.
A small group of ranchers, led by Ammon Bundy, are occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge building in protest of the unjust sentence and the overbearing government position. Fortunately, no violence has developed, but Bundy and his group have vowed to stay until the two ranchers in question are freed. But the government still wants to make a strong point, and they have enlisted a judge to help them.
Huge fine threatened, page 2:
Dont leave!!! dont give in to the tyranny they are attempting to instill!!!
Nobody in ferguson got fined.
Guess he should have given his actions more thought, if you want to play, you got to pay…LMAO
When Al Shapton pays his taxes, Bundy will pay his fine!
Nobody in Wisconsin got billed when they were sitting in the capital against Scott Walker
TRUMP for President +VOTE every VOTE counts and makes a difference……GOD BLESS USA
Did Occupy Wall Street or Black Lives Matter get sent such a notice?
Didn’t think so……….
They must have a lot of money to hang out and protest . Most people would be homeless if they did this !
The government is trying so hard to$#%&!@*this family over. Why is it not national news.
No, some of us think the personal sacrifice is worth saving this country from the ruling class of dictators in charge.