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In article <NEWTNews.30249.782703623.woolfson@woolfson.unicom.net>, Eric Woolfson <woolf@unicom.net> writes:
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|> > The fact that "our" government cannot protect its own citizens, and
|> > turns on its own citizens for political reasons, is reason enough
|> > to protect oneself.  Different people feel different levels
|> > of paranoia depending on which day they are asked, but NO ONE is
|> > no longer sure that the Government is so well run and so ethical
|> > and moral that Bad Surprises couldn't happen.
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|>     What a great scenario - certified paranoids armed to the teeth
|>    with military weapons, each with their own agendas and all 
|>    believing they are above the law.
|>     If only they would take on EACH OTHER. Let the KKK shoot it
|>    out with the Aryan Nations while they face off with the Nation
|>    of Islam.
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Your view of Koresh and the gang depends on which "spin doctors" that you
choose to listen to. IMHO it is a good idea to look at issues from more
than one point of view.

So... how about this scenario - A group of survivalists practicing their
rights to freedom of religon on private property, who according to accounts
of their neighbors tend to be generally nice folk who keep to themselves,
are assaulted and fired upon by a (large) group of heavly armed BATF agents
because the group is *SUSPECTED* of firearms violations (as far as I know one 
is still innocent until proven guilty in this country) who didn't even bother 
to knock, serve a warrent, or conduct a peaceful and leagal search of the 
compound, whereupon the group responds with as close to like force as they have 
available in order to defend their home and families as is the right (and duty) 
of all free men (and women). 


I suggest you ask yourself two questions (and be honest):

1) If a group of unidentified individuals dressed in black jumpsuits kicks in
your door would you attempt to defend your family?

2) Is your church BATF approved?

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