Charging these two men under a terrorism bill, then they serve their sentence given by the judge of 3 mos and 1 yr, then after they serve that and get out, to appeal their sentences and make them go back for 5 yrs--that's the very definition of terrorizing.

I don't see any of that having anything at all to do with justice. That's a life sentence for the 74 yr old father, and it's a 'nail in the coffin' of individual freedom and rights of man.

Actually it is part of a environmentalist pipe dream.

ENVIRONMENTALISTS ARE EVIL

I agree wholeheartedly.

Absolutely sickening.

That is why we left

“Whenever the legislators endeavor to take away and destroy the property of the people, or to reduce them to slavery under arbitrary power, they put themselves into a state of war with the people.”
John Locke


I would say the above quote clearly applies to the Hammonds. Let's not be confused, the government was he one who initiated force here.

I wish them the best. Patriots are hard to find that will actually do something about it.

Here, here!

Third-ed

I disagree. These people are being terrorized. If you wanted to throw me in jail for a starting a fire on my own land that did not cause any property damage or injure anyone, I would start shooting also, especially after I stood trial and the trial judge said the government's position was outrageous.

... but there was no one left to say anything.

If it were me, I would try to educate the public more about the kind of issues Flootus is talking about, so that the next jury won't convict the next Hammonds.

Yessir! . they came after the Jews, but I wasn't a Jew;;; then,
they came after the farmers, but I wasn't a farmer;;; then,
they came after the small business owners, but I wasn't one;;;
then ......... then, they came after me !!! -- j
.

Just curious, I do see the points you make, btw, how SHOULD citizens approach these situations? Courts? Legislators?

If standing up is counter productive and sitting down offers nothing but servitude, what should citizens do when faced with unlawful government coercion using imprisonment, fines, etc.?

A fallacy of vision..always was, always will be.

Interesting insight. Thanks for sharing.

Even a justified action can be intemperate. These militiamen are doing us a disservice. At best, they will be martyrs. At worst, their actions will reinforce the political arguments of the gun-grabbers. Every revolution has its moment, but this is not it.

Seconded

That was the nurturing liberal George HW Bush.;^)
BLM hasn't proven themselves to be as kind and gentle as the BATF and FBI yet. I say close them all down before they prove to be worse.

This is a clear cut case of the government overstepping its bounds. Plus, there is absolutely no reason for it except for those in charge to flex their muscles. Power being implemented for the sake of power. I would like to see this grow into a real big deal, but with so much on the plate for '16, it will probably become a ten day phenomenon.

thanks

hear hear

They could certainly use an articulate spokesman or woman.

Here is a more complete explanation of what is going on here: http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2... The Feds are way out of line on this.