Had never seen the original either (Rules of Engagement). However, I have concluded
1. Yes, the Delta force was there and probably in an active role alongside the FBI HRT snipers, in violation of Posse Comitatus Act, and quite possibly actually fired into the compound themselves.
2. Yes, there is definite proof of gov't agents shooting unprovoked fully auto machine gun fire into the compound, most notably after the fire had started, into the only exit route for the Davidians (hence a strong argument for murder).
3. Yes, flash-bang devices and pyrotechnic CS gas cannisters were in fact used when the gov't had knowledge of fuel being spread around inside the compound, which may have possibly started the fire(s) - a basis for manslaughter at least; possibly murder.
4. Our old friend Lon Horiuchi (of Ruby Ridge fame) fired into the compound at least once from a sniper position, as the empty shell casing was found/photographed beside him.
5. There is strong evidence that the gov't exploded a bomb on the roof of "the bunker", causing the death of all those inside, either directly from the blast, or indirectly by causing/allowing the smoke and flames to enter (murder again).
6. Evidence of many lies and coverup actions, such as bleaching many items found in the ashes after the fire, before a crime scened investigation could take place. Agents of FBI flat out lied about the involvement of Delta force, and use of unprovoked fire and pyrotechnic devices.
[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited January 13, 2000).]
1. Yes, the Delta force was there and probably in an active role alongside the FBI HRT snipers, in violation of Posse Comitatus Act, and quite possibly actually fired into the compound themselves.
2. Yes, there is definite proof of gov't agents shooting unprovoked fully auto machine gun fire into the compound, most notably after the fire had started, into the only exit route for the Davidians (hence a strong argument for murder).
3. Yes, flash-bang devices and pyrotechnic CS gas cannisters were in fact used when the gov't had knowledge of fuel being spread around inside the compound, which may have possibly started the fire(s) - a basis for manslaughter at least; possibly murder.
4. Our old friend Lon Horiuchi (of Ruby Ridge fame) fired into the compound at least once from a sniper position, as the empty shell casing was found/photographed beside him.
5. There is strong evidence that the gov't exploded a bomb on the roof of "the bunker", causing the death of all those inside, either directly from the blast, or indirectly by causing/allowing the smoke and flames to enter (murder again).
6. Evidence of many lies and coverup actions, such as bleaching many items found in the ashes after the fire, before a crime scened investigation could take place. Agents of FBI flat out lied about the involvement of Delta force, and use of unprovoked fire and pyrotechnic devices.
[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited January 13, 2000).]
