re: What was the country’s reaction to the 1993 Waco siege when that was going on?

After binge-watching 10-12 hours of shows this week and getting as much information on this story as I could, I'd like to share my thoughts.

First off - holy moly the mistakes that were made by the FBI throughout this hole ordeal.

#1 If they thought Koresh was a criminal, they could have arrested him any time he left the compound.

#2 The FBI knew the Branch Davidians had lots of high-powered weapons in the compound... what in the world did they think would happen when they showed up with 75 agents on raid day????

#3 During the 50 days after the initial raid, the Negotiators were working one way, and the tactical guys were being agressive and taunting the Davidians. Definately not helping build trust.... as the negotiatiors were trying to get people out.

#4 The CS Gas at the end. I get it. 51 days and they weren't getting anywhere. At some point they had to go in and get this over.

Now - David Koresh... WOW. I don't know where to start.

I think, the minute he made it a rule that all of the marriages had to split, that should have been everyone's big red flag.

No one on the compound could have sex, except him. And he took whomever he wanted as a wife and got them pregnant. Men had to give up there wives ... when in reality, it was to feed his own lust.

And don't even get me started on the underage girls. That's just gross....

He controlled everyone there.

But in the end, as the place was being pounded with CS gas and, smoke and flames, no one came out. THe Davidians were so strong in their beliefs .... and yes, many of them went into a place in the compound they thought was safe.... they could have come out.

Horrible situation all the way around. Lots of mistakes on both sides. The arrogance of the FBI... and the brainwashing of the "cult".

Sad sad deal.