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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Angel Toro LOL he wants unarmed protesters shot but these jack asses in Oregon with guns, making the threats, are ok.
Ryan Steele That is such a cute meme, did you make it all by your little self? Unfortunately, it has no basis in reality.
Angel Toro, good attempt at pushing your liberal rioter loving rhetoric though.
Diana McIntosh Not the right to distroy? Well, thats exactly what those in Oregon are doing by building that road. Oh, but thats ok…
Jim Robinson The “police” are not needed. A man should not have to pay for a war waged against himself.
Karen Brinkey Milke, that was in Nevada, this is in Oregon.
Diane Davidson, do tell?
Michael Christian Well, then what are you complaining about? It sure seems that those in Oregon are being allowed to do what ever they want, every bit as well as they did in Nevada, or Ferguson.
THERE IS NOTHING DONE IN THE USA THAT IS FAIR AND BALANCED!!!! IT IS ALL FOR LIBERALS!!!!!! PAYDAY IS COMING!!!! PAY BACK IS HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Allen Schwartz Stealing equipment, as well as making a road on public land, is destroying property.