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Originally Posted by x-factor
The ATF tried to execute a search warrant. Things went bad. This is a criminal issue, not connected to the arbitration that we're talking about. Past that Koresh's sect was into all kinds of sexual misconduct and wierdness that again would fall under criminal law. I don't see what kind of connection you're trying to make to the arbitration question.
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Well let me break it down for you.
Muslims are, IMHO, not entitled to their own system of laws in this country. Are bestiality, stoning, or honor killings legal because their religion permits it? If no one complains, because under sharia law, acts are allowed which are repugnant to us as Americans, is it illegal? Who will decide what is legal and what is not? Is sharia law subject to review as to whether it is constitutional or not?
The Mormon church once supported polygamy. Some fringe members still do (as does Islam). If their religion allows for it, and none of the participants object, or harm anyone else, where is the beef? Is it legal, or not? Can an arbitrator judge the complaint, or will we assault their homes to enforce the laws of this nation?
Those allegations against David Koresh were made after the fact and have never been proven, but an armed assault on American citizens was made when they were operating according to the tenets of their religion. Will we be doing this to Muslim compounds (which already exist in this country).
Incidentally, WRT Waco, the ATF tried to get SF involvement in the training and initial assault (from JTF-6) by alleging that the Davidians were involved in drug trafficing. When they were asked why the ATF was conducting a drug raid, the story changed to illegal weapons, and they went in without SF training. I do not believe that the child abuse charges were even mentioned till very late in the siege, and they were never proven. Did we burn the children alive in order to save them? BTW, some types of CS are known incendiaries, and you do not use them in a wooden structure if you are concerned about the health of the occupants. You may be too young to remember some of this.
TR