The Feds have claimed the occupation is terrorism and an act of war.
Although the Oregon protesters did express their intention to use force in self-defense, the “occupation” of the vacant headquarters buildings – would normally only be considered trespassing, if they were legitimately owned by a definable victim – and the occupation was not achieved by violence.
But because the action undermined the local franchise of a Regime claiming a universal monopoly on violence, (Federal Government), the occupation was consequently treated as an act of terrorism.
The federal statute under which Ammon Bundy and six other members have been charged, 18 USC section 372, offers no protection whatsoever to the persons and property of U.S. citizens.
That measure was enacted in 1861 during the Civil War. It was designed to protect “officers” of the federal government (including administrative personnel and other bureaucrats) as they preyed upon the Regime’s subjects to enforce their law.
This emphasis on “force protection” reflects the wartime priorities of an occupying army. Fallen enemy combatants are not owed the same consideration as criminal suspects. Thus Finicum’s dying body was left sprawled on the ground after being shot multiple times.
None of the officers on the scene approached Finicum to disarm him and render medical assistance while there was still a chance to save his life.
Under the law in dealing with an enemy combatant, the officers on scene had no obligation to provide potentially life-saving aid while they took Bundy and four others into custody.
Bottom line - don't mess with the legitimate government. - especially wile armed.
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