Limbo what is the right way to deal with a group stockpiling millions of rounds of ammo, modifying guns
if the reports are true, David knew the raid was coming 45 minutes or more before it came, he could have walked out of the compound and let the ATF confiscate the modified guns, and grenades (if those were illegal), and had the scene be resolved peacefully.
If the reports are true, 7 of 9 people who came out of the compund at the end had accelerants on them, and there is audio of members talking about hay and pouring fuel and David ordering to pour fuel, and an eyewitness. The FBI can’t enter the building to stop people from commiting suicide, because they are armed to the teeth and have shown a willingness to use their weapons.
If there was a madman living in Waco, how do you negotiate with a madman? It seems David wanted a fight.