A 2002 article at the National Review Online revisits Ruby Ridge, which for over 15 years has been a rallying point for libertarians fighting the federal leviathan.

Remember Ruby Ridge: Ten years later, there are still important lessons.
By Timothy Lynch, August 21, 2002

Ruby Ridge” used to refer to a geographical location in the state of Idaho, but after an incident that took place there ten years ago today, the phrase has come to refer to a scandalous series of events that opened the eyes of many people to the inner workings of the federal government, including the vaunted Federal Bureau of Investigation. Now that ten years have passed, the feds will accelerate their ongoing effort to “move forward” and have the scandal declared “ancient history.” But the Ruby Ridge episode should not be soon forgotten. Continue reading →