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:
WHY DON’T YOU STATE THE NAME OF THE JUDGE…..these nameless fools go on to higher office and re election….GIVE THEM CREDIT FOR THEIR STUPIDITY
Integrity is the solid core strength we built this country on! Don’t confuse me with the retarded Nobama followers that believe whatever is fed thru their TV
The “judge” didn’t “steal” anything.
The only ‘fools’ I see here are those of you who think occupying an unoccupied building to have their grievances heard is somehow more onerous than occupying banks, private businesses and then rioting, looting and causing millions of dollars in damages is. You’re a bunch of idiots…
This isn’t Mexico Angel Toro go study our constitution..
This “judge” had better have an excellent protection detail.
Outrageous abuse of the courts.
Another liberal judge , doing what he is told to do…
Rios your a damn fool
YES they do and they have radical Islam disease no cure no hope time to remove the Judge.