I too share the concern about the people of Burns, and looking forward, to
refuge workers if/when they return to HQ. And volunteers helping to restore HQ.
I hope there will be good security for a long time. I do not trust the
militants not to return, if they get free on bail, which I fervently hope they
do not, or others coming in to avenge their fallen comrade. I don’t trust them
an inch, after the lies they have told all along.
Mary
On Jan 28, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Pam & Mark Keller <pam.mark.keller@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi Karan,
We got home last night. Yes, definitely the roller coaster continues. It is
VERY good news that many of the leaders have been arrested. And it sound
like an end is coming soon to the refuge occupation. But, we still have real
concern about who is now in Burns. There were always an unknown number of
armed and dangerous "patriots" (makes me sick what they call themselves) in
Burns and now are there more? The news has said nothing about where the
people who left the refuge, but weren't arrested, went. Did they leave the
refuge and move into town? There are certainly lots of abandoned houses to
hide out in. Did I mention the run down trailer court right next to our
house? I know at least one psychotic "3 percenter" is there because I ran
into him. Right now I would say the danger to federal workers is higher, not
lower. Hopefully that will change soon.
Thanks for your concern. Means a lot to me. Hope you don't mind that I
CC'ed the BOO list. I haven't seen much posted about the danger to Burns.
Love,
Pam
On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 9:05 AM, Karan Fairchild <alderspr@xxxxxxxx
<mailto:alderspr@xxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Hi Pam-
Just wondering how things are going over there. It must still be an
emotional roller coaster! Can't believe how much has been going on. I
heard the news conference yesterday. The sheriff sounds like he's been
under so much pressure, and so many others have too. I hope those last few
occupiers will just leave. I'm really glad some more turned themselves in
yesterday.
Are there still people in town, harassing federal workers and trying to stir
things up? Are the townspeople holding out okay? Are you and Mark holding
out okay? We're thinking about you over here! Take care and hope to see
you soon.
Love, Karan
