Armed persons against children are overkill.
Using that rifle will only escalate the issue even more
So you spend your life paying taxes, never late at your job. You helped people in need. Then because the very open minded people who love centralized Borg like mindset decided that you are a nut job believer. It is OK to kidnap your children?
Don't get me wrong. Cults are real and destructive. Give them a school test first before you break a family apart with guns.
Then they tell you not to do anything "to escalate the issue even more".
Snake eyes! thank you for playing the game of Life.
I understand your point, the whole situation went way to far and they took no concern regarding the children. I also agree with you that cults are real and destructive. But what do you think will happen if you draw your gun while the police comes barging in your house? It would only result in more pain and suffering.
I am not sure what I would do. The government are paying hostage negotiators for sensible situations. Instead of sending people with guns first, why not sending a shrink and then have the guns wait outside just in case. It is hard for me not to wear my tinfoil hat and wanting to believe this escalation is somewhat wanted? Was there any clear indications in the past the use of overwhelming force would be used to confiscate family members?
It is a sad situation.