thranx said:
Its like you didnt even read the thread. Bundy (a rancher, not even of the state, with his militia allys) was able to put the feds back. I think a state would just fine. You have to remeber, the US government cant start shooting at Utahs populace with out reprocussions elseware. So they have to ask themselves, is it worth a potential greater uprising and loss of life to take control of the land or to relinquish it. With how easy it is for info to travel on the net it would be hard pressed for the US government to ever justify it. |
The feds weren't there for a fight. Bundy and his merry band of inbred dumbasses better hope to hell it gets settled peacefully.
As far as potential uprisings, you assume every person in the country would be with the Ranchers. I'd personally be on the other side. Pay your grazing fees, or GTFO.
As far as justification? Bundy lost numerous court cases, the Fed has every right to remove them, forcibly if necessary.