Umm, think I already said that he could have (should have) been arrested in town without incident. Try reading my prior posts.The ATF was attacking his home when he could have been arrested in town without a long standoff that resulted in the deaths of innocent people. Unless you believe the children were criminals.
In spite of everything, Howell still could have prevented the tragedy by walking out and surrendering. I hold him responsible for failing to do so, just as I hold the ATF accountable for performing the raid as a PR stunt.