Not sure where Waco came into this but Waco was like Ruby Ridge. Screwed any way you turn. This was a cult lead by a deranged 'leader' who was placing the lives of children in jeopardy. Had the ATF not become involved and never even executed a search warrant it could have ended up like Jones Town or the purple robe people in CA who were waiting for the mother ship and then people would have been up in arms about the ATF not doing anything when they knew children were in harms way.
Personally from what I have read, I do not think CR's were violated in Waco anymore than they were at Ruby Ridge. But what do I know.
51 DEAD US Citizens and no Rights were violated?
Be real! ever hear the 911 call to the Waco police from inside the compound with the woman screamed "We're under attack, we're being shot at" or words to that effect. There was NO EVIDENCE that any of the children were avused and if there was we'll never know because like their parents they're all DEAD at the hands of the US DOJ and the FBI & ATF thugs sent to attack them. WHY??? Because when you hold beliefs to far to the right of the Liberal in power they dub you as Dangerous and they actively seek to silence you.
Now if you're ACORN you get federal money.
David Koresh used to leave the Waco compound EvERY Saturday Morning and could have been easily scooped up had the Government thugs done their jobs as the professionals they are supposed to be.
It would or should be cleae ro all that something was amiss at the Branch davidian Compand and that wrongdoing was certainly likely and that action should have been taken by authorities. Anyone who has done so much as google the word "cult" knows that the one sure fire way to bring down a cult is to seperate the leader(s) from the followers. By all accounts the FBI/ATF had ample opportunity to snatch up David Koresh and chose not to. This fact has led to numerous conspiracy theories
You would also do well to remember that had the Feds handled Waco in a manner that protected the rights of those in the Branch Davidian compound NOT named David Koresh no one would have ever heard of Timothy McVeigh and an additional 166 citizens of the Republic would still be alive this very day.
Waco & Ruby Ridge stand in bold relief as examples of what happens when you have Liberals in charge. They preach "Freedom of Speech/Expression" with the subtext of "Just so long as we agree with what you say"
Were it not for Janet Reno do you really yhink any of us would know/care who Randy Weaver is? For those of you unaware Randy Weaver and his 3 surviving children settled their wrongful death suit with the US Government for $3.1 Million.. NEWS FLASH, when the government writes you a check to avoid trial they don't do it because they are in the right. Afterall the have the full weight of the federal budget to throw as many dollars at a conviction as they choose.
ALSO NOTE: that Randy Weaver was AQUITTED of all charges except for a minor gun possession charge. This case was so heinous that the State of Idaho filed charges. Excerpt from DOJ press Release.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1997
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
REGARDING CHARGES FILED AGAINST LON HORIUCHI
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following the filing of a state complaint against FBI agent Lon Horiuchi in Idaho today, the Justice Department said it will continue to pay for his legal representation. The Department also explained that when examining Horiuchi's conduct, federal prosecutors and Idaho prosecutors enforce different criminal laws, using different legal standards.
Horiuchi was a member of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team involved in the August 1992, standoff at Ruby Ridge, Idaho. Since his 1995 appearance before Congress, and his involvement in a civil case, Horiuchi has received legal representation paid for by the Justice Department.
Now od course we ACORN and their questionable activities NOT being held accountable by the FBI. Why not surround one of their offices and kill a few wives and kids? Because they are so called "Progressives" and not the hate mongering racsist the DOJ created in Randy Weaver.
Like I said all we get from the Left is "Four Legs Good, Tow Legs bad" The hypocrissy is staggering. Let's see if somebody can blame Ruby Ridge, Waco, and the OK city bombing on Bush.
Hey say what you will but as least Bush didn't order the FBI to kill it's own citizens. At least he had the good sense to torture jihadists who were shooting at us.