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Topic History of: Waco, Texas Max. showing the last 5 posts - (Last post first)
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Wyot
I think your implied conclusions facile Barney.
The cult members were tipped off because of a reporter that the feds were on their way. The feds had a warrant to search and arrest because they believed the group was stockpiling illegal weapons.
Which clearly they were, as they vigorously opened fire on the feds when they arrived; rather than answering the door in a constructive manner, putting the kettle on and addressing the authorities concerns.
The only ones responsible for the mass deaths were the violent nutters inside the compound.
Green Man
David Koresh, was a mad man and an utter nonce. He was well known across Texas way before he became a cult leader.
I used to go to Texas a lot Barney, I have met some pleasant people to the complete mad...I suppose it's like anywhere.
Gretna Marine
Thirty years ago, 86 people died at the seige by US agents. A seemingly suspicious cult was discovered to have occupied a compound.
Information was almost non-existent - meaning that decisions were badly made. Although weaponry was believed to be on site.
Communes - of those desiring to withdraw from a dangerous world - are still thought unacceptable. Though rats and mediocrities continue to win/run the race.