Upping the Game

Days after leaders of the armed occupation in Oregon insisted that they were trying to deescalate conflicts at the wildlife refuge, the rightwing militia began destroying part of a US Fish and Wildlife Service fence on Monday.

The tactic, intended to allow privately owned cattle to graze on adjacent public land, is one of the most aggressive actions the occupiers have taken since they took over federal property at the Malheur national wildlife refuge headquarters last weekend.

  Guardian

What's the penalty for destruction of federal property?

Lucky for these folks they're not black or brown skinned. Or poor. Or college students.

By the way, there are government computers in the building. And employee ID badges. No doubt, government records.

Harney County judge Steve Grasty said it was clear the protesters were trying to escalate the occupation and spark conflict: “Oh my goodness, now you’ve got a crime,” Grasty said. “They’re trying to cause a confrontation.”

Oh my goodness. Taking over the whole compound wasn't a crime already?

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.