Kerby: Wait out Malheur occupiers

In a Facebook post this morning, former Bonners Ferry mayor Darrell Kerby has a word of advice for the federal agents handling the Malheur Wildlife Refuge standoff: Wait!

“I am worried. Oregon’s Governor is asking the Federal Government to remove the Oregon Wildlife Preserve occupiers. I served on Idaho’s Boundary County Executive Emergency Board during the Ruby Ridge catastrophe. I had a front row seat to watch a total and complete tragedy unfold. What did I learn? I learned that time is your ally and use of force is the enemy. I do not know any of the parties involved in this latest standoff but I do know absolutely nothing is being harmed b y leaving the occupiers alone. The location being occupied wasn’t even being used. Patience and time will win the day. Use of force is the most likely way to end with no one winning. Avoiding another complete and utter tragedy should be the goal not some ill conceived “face saving” action designed to teach a lesson. Lets hope those in authority are more concerned about life than “face.”

DFO: I think this is great advice. Thoughts?