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:
Blaine Cooper’s Facebook page give you constant updates on what’s going on over there and I suggest you check it out before you make any more rumors that are lies
https://www.facebook.com/blaine.cooper23/posts/932910206805152
Make Sharpton pay too…he sent them in there to riot.
They are millionaires they can afford it?
Land belongs to everyone, not just ranchers! GO HOME?
when did they go to court ? WAIT we don’t need that anymore ?
This is ridiculous and very stupid. No one made you make poor choices to close schools for these peaceful protestors. You should eat the cost yourself. These men hurt no one. Your allowance of letting the media blowup their reason for being there in your county. Make a better choice next time.
All of this for burning a little bit of property that the Federal Government owns, which really belongs to the people. we need to support these people. These Feds are bullys and this judge has to b Obummers appointed judge.
Wild land project government land grab!
and doesn’t Al Sharpton owe 4 million in taxes? I don’t know, I’m being honest I just keep seeing people say he does. Not trying to pass judgement but, lets all be fair here…
that is becouse they are not getting enough suport. but dont you worry it will happen to you than you will not get the suport.