Calling themselves Citizens for Constitutional Freedom, armed angry militants, aka redneck Billy Bobs, who've taken control of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon are vowing to stand their ground. Despite facing growing concerns from locals over the group's presence, these outside agitators remain committed to occupying the facility by force until their demands are met. And true to form of most half-baked plans to confront the United States government with guns, the demands sound as ridiculous as the camouflaged Billy Bobs look making them.
If demanding the federal government relinquish control of federal lands currently being managed by the Bureau of Land Management into the hands of local entities and private parties don't sound stupid, then this next demand might seem reasonable too. Apparently, the militant Billy Bobs are demanding the release of two convicted felons from prison because they feel their fellow Billy Bobbers we're given too much time for their crimes of arson and poaching.
Far be it from this observer to dash the hopes and dreams of redneck Billy Bobs all over America preparing for a showdown with "the Government", but it appears the ground they're defending is about a stable as quicksand. Unfortunately, a quick review of history will confirm the federal government has never caved to demands like returning land back to original people or releasing criminals from prison.
If in doubt, just ask those who've demanded the release of countless Black men wrongly convicted or outright railroaded behind bars. And when it comes to land, any native American will attest to the fact, that once the U.S. takes control of your land, its yours no more. End of story.
With these facts clearly established, to give these hillbilly yahoos any more time will only embolden them into thinking they're actually making sense. The longer the Billy Bobs hold the authorities at bay, the more Billy Bobs around the country will want to make a statement by taking part in some vision of a redneck rebellion. Even the armchair Billy Bobs might be inspired to grab a jug of their best moonshine, their favorite shootin' irons and of course the bible.
To think the FBI, ATF and local law enforcement won't set up a perimeter and just close off all in and out access to the facility is a mystery. Why these redneck Billy Bobs haven't been given 48 hours to disarm, surrender to the law for charges and jailed for their illegal actions is more than a mystery. This is amazing.
Bottom line: The authorities could starve the Billy Bobs out. If that don't work, then blast their asses out. And if all else fails, have a Waco Texas style Bar-B-Que. Sure, they'll get a certain amount of sympathy for awhile, but they'll also get the message. Even armed White privilege has its limits.
BTW, another episode of Box 13 has been uploaded for you relaxation and entertainment. If you enjoy this latest adventure of writer reported detective Dan Holiday, feel free to share it with a friend. This one's entitled Hare and Hounds and was originally aired in 1949.
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