it was never the marshals - it was the fbi....and because of the fbi, the marshals have taken the heat over this.....take my word for it (or not) but the marshals were up there with a federal warrant doing what they were supposed to....and no matter what you think, that kid was walking around with a weapon....but of course, if he were -never mind....nothing I can say will change any of ya'lls opinion....but let me tell you - Billy Deagan was a highly decorated US Marine.....and he was the most decorated deputy US Marshal in the history of the USMS.....he's got two great kids....he went to do the job he was supposed to (and yes, there was a federal warrant out for these folks)....and that is the last time I'm responding to any of these comments and the last time I'll respond to all the trashing I've been hit with over the past two days.....
That "kid" had every RIGHT to be carrying a weapon on his own property. Who did NOT have a right to be even there were the marshals. Especially sneaking and peeking like that, then shooting the dog to keep it from giving them away. THEN shooting the "kid" in the back. The marshals deserve every bit of shame and disgrace they got. And I say that as a retired Marine who hates to see other Marines die foolishly.
Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't the warrant issued after Weaver failed to show up for a court date that was wrong? In other words the date for appearance did not match what he had been given by the clerk of courts.
Benedict Arnold was one of the greatest heroes of the Revolution before he switched sides. So?
If that causes you some mental discomfort, well, I'm sorry, but there's not much I can do about it. There it is.
Personally, I hope I never am in the same room with any of the people associated with the Ruby Ridge incident. Thankfully that will never be an issue for Mr. Degan.