Freemen

American’s view of the world and our place in it has changed many times over. Our history is filled with significant dates that shaped our history, July 4, 1776, December 7, 1941, June 6, 1944, and most recently September 11, 2001. April 19, 1995 was such a date. That day, at approximately 9 a.m. a massive explosion destroyed most of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City. 167 people were killed in the explosion, which was caused by a bomb made of fertilizer …

…not register for documents such as driver’s licenses. What does this all add up to? At first glance it may not seem that bad, but in actuality the Freemen are lawbreakers. They promote themselves to others by holding “workshops” where people can learn their tactics. The standoff that occurred between the Freemen and law enforcement officials ended peacefully. The government was hesitant to force a showdown in the wake of Ruby Ridge and Waco.