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From: cdt@sw.stratus.com (C. D. Tavares)
Newsgroups: talk.politics.guns
Subject: Re: Photographers removed from compound
Date: 22 Apr 1993 18:19:52 GMT
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In article <C5vF59.83q@news.udel.edu>, roby@chopin.udel.edu (Scott W Roby) writes:

> two news photographers were found 
> on the compound earlier this morning without permission.  It was explained 
> to the press corps. that this is dangerous and that an unknown photographer 
> turning around with a long lens camera could be mistaken for someone dangerous 
> by a Texas Ranger surveying the site. (!)  

In other words, "Nice camera you got dere.  It would be a shame if somet'in
wuz ta happen to it..."

> The two photographers were said to be currently in jail 

> It was also emphasized that the survey of the "crime" scene at this 
> point was crucial and that the press could not be allowed to interfere.
> The press will not be allowed in until the bodies are removed and the 
> site has been completely surveyed for evidence for a court case.  

> My opinions:
> -----------
> I find this disturbing. 

Good.  Keep thinking critically.

> While I believe that Koresh is largely 
> responsible for not ending this standoff in a peacable manner during the 
> last 51 days of patient opportunity, I find the secrecy surrounding the 
> aftermath more damaging to the authorities' position than they realize.

What if the secrecy is actually LESS damaging than the alternative?

> I am basing my opinions on info gathered from various media and filtered 
> by my own common sense and consideration of plausibility, IMHO.  As such, 
> my opinion is subject to change as more information is made available.

> Please also note that I by no means endorse  or agree with the many 
> conspiracy-type theories I have read here and in other groups. 

Make your own bite-size pieces.  We'll wait.
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