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When I read inflammatory story's like this, even when they fit my preconceived notion of what I believe. I also think.... this is only one side.... every story has three sides, them, the other them, and somewhere in between the truth.

I want to get upset at what i read in the OP..... but know there is always more to the story.... (ive been bit by that right here in this forum on at least one occasion)

TexasCajun wrote:Based on the limited account of events, a question does come to mind. If a hostage situation develops next door to my house and the local swat team wants to set up in my house, would I be able to refuse their request? What are my rights/responsibilities in such a situation?

My bet is, they will remove you with our without your consent for "your safety" .. once your gone. well the house will be seed as they see fit.

The forced out bit would be a double edge deal.. on one hand if they did ask, you refuse, and not then force you out and you were hit by a stray round, theirs or the BG,,, some ambulance chaser would find the relatives and get them to sue.. claiming you were not "protected" and endangered by LEO's actions..

On the other hand.. being a mentally sufficient stable adult home owner, I should get to make my own choices on my safety...and stay in my own home if I so choose. Forced evacuation is NOT something I believe in, natural or man made disaster.. BUT if the home owner refuses to leave when so advised, they give up the right to later state assistance and rescue.