Originally Posted by
FrenchFit
Have you read the military regs.? Seizure of private citizen property is authorized in very limited circumstances, and my guess is the Marines exceeded their authority. Watch what happens, I suspect this base commander is going to get a slap on the wrist, and deposed in a civilian complaint. Confiscating property to assure private citizens pay tickets is not proper use of military force & enforcement. And, leaving them with a 2 mile walk back to civilization is a really stupid and dangerous idea, imho.
I suspect that this was a well thought plan, professionally executed and that the base commander won't hear a word about it. I further suspect that he took these measures and sought publicity for it, to "make examples" of those involved. I further further suspect that said base commander decided on this course of action because of repeat violations from mtbikers. Now that he's made his point that he means business, I further further further suspect that this will all quietly go away. No criminal charges, small fines, and bikes returned. The CO did what he had to do to run his base and train his troops.
PS, I'm glad the thread turned into a love in
