Actually from what I read, the national press has pulled way back. Of course, that could change.

I don't have the budget figures so I don't know about money wasting. I know that a firefight would cost plenty. I know that inevitable prosecutions and imprisonments will cost plenty.

I know that this is a real problem for the people who are involved. What is your definition of a "real problem."

Certainly, the Waco incident set a terrible example. Neither you nor I know whether this situation will be judged as a "good" example or a "terrible" example. I suspect that will be determined by the outcome.