08-27-2013, 10:27 PM
Don't forget that the Ruby Ridge incident was only a step on the ladder that eventually led to Waco. In which the same HRT "operators" also participated, IIRC. The Ruby Ridge aftermath hadn't yet blown up in their faces, and so they felt empowered. As they'll always do until things go sideways on them.
As for Troy, I'm conflicted. "I vass just following orders," will never be a valid defense, but what do we know about this guy since Ruby Ridge? Have we got anything beyond his current employment?
Do we know, for instance, that he hasn't learned a damned thing since his acknowledged intent to obey ludicrous ROEs? Or do we know that he has learned better and is trying to make amends? Is it possible that Troy is standing behind him because he's truly trying to make up for his actions back then? I certainly don't know.
In that vein, however, I'd like to see something from the guy himself to justify our continuing support of Troy. If he can or even tries to explain to me why I should cut him some slack, that would go a long way in justifying Troy's support of him.
As for Troy, I'm conflicted. "I vass just following orders," will never be a valid defense, but what do we know about this guy since Ruby Ridge? Have we got anything beyond his current employment?
Do we know, for instance, that he hasn't learned a damned thing since his acknowledged intent to obey ludicrous ROEs? Or do we know that he has learned better and is trying to make amends? Is it possible that Troy is standing behind him because he's truly trying to make up for his actions back then? I certainly don't know.
In that vein, however, I'd like to see something from the guy himself to justify our continuing support of Troy. If he can or even tries to explain to me why I should cut him some slack, that would go a long way in justifying Troy's support of him.