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.
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Our government can no longer be trusted. Citizens in the USA now are as bad off as Jews in 1939 Germany. Thank you liberal bastards for creating this hell.
Robin Bodenstedt That’s fine but this country was founded on the right to protest. The Boston massacre and the killing of unarmed protesters like Crispus Attucks are fundamental facts and rights that cannot be ignored and are fundamental to the forming of this country; Liberal, Conservative or middle of the road. BTW, how would you know if i’m liberal?
Did any city Bill the Welfare Warriors, I mean BLM for the cost associated with their actions?
Sounds like they need to get rid of some elected officals .
Federal buildings belong to citizens. The government works for the citizens. Its sad that the citizens forget this and cower before a government that they should be running.
Angel Toro White man come steal indians land, Indians build Casino steal white mans money!
Robert Mccardle well then they need to get off my land then . See how ridiculous your statement is !
Judge needs to wake up
Who paid in Ferguson, Baltimore, New York, etc?
It’s time these judges learn there place and we do what Andrew Jackson did when he told the Supreme Court you made the decision now you enforce it!