Polar Bear:
Given what I've read here and what I've learned about clearing houses in extremely benign circumstances, there is no way that compound would be taken by people with small arms. That is what the Apaches are for. All the palaver is to avoid using them and to avoid women and children being hurt if possible. Talking to the neighbors is to make sure everybody knows what is going on and what the alternatives are. Gas would be a great tool in this case but I was told once our guys are not permitted to use it.
Innocents getting killed, I've read, should be looked upon as being as bad as our guys getting killed which is the reason for the palaver. Bending over backwards is justified but if they don't come out, the Apaches would demolish the place.
I apologize to all those who have been there and done that as I most certainly have not, but I am only responding to the problem posed. Please forgive me if I sound foolish.
Mike:
I can't speak to the law of the situation you set up. I can only I outline what I think would be sensible.
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