From Molly Young, at the Portland Oregonian, "Oregon standoff holdout David Fry says: 'This is the time to break the law'":
Some highlights: David Fry's parents call in, his father tells him he's proud of him. (1/3) #OregonStandoff— Molly Young (@mollykyoung) February 2, 2016
One caller asks if they're keeping warm. Fry says yes, they're eating vegetables, hamburgers and staying by the fire. (2/3) #OregonStandoff— Molly Young (@mollykyoung) February 2, 2016
Fry concedes the refuge occupation is technically breaking the law. He calls it "civil disobedience." (3/3) #OregonStandoff— Molly Young (@mollykyoung) February 2, 2016
It's an 8 deg morning in Harney County. If the final 4 are really camping, brrr. #Oregonstandoff pic.twitter.com/XjcSn4mpHo— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 2, 2016
Today is like yesterday, which was much like the day before. 4 occupiers remain. It's cold outside. #HappyGroundhogDay— Amanda Peacher (@amandapeacher) February 2, 2016
BURNS -- The final occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge are still holding out for a miracle and taking all the prayers they can get.Keep reading.
FBI officials confirmed the armed occupation continued Tuesday, its 32nd day.
Jailed occupation leader Ammon Bundy issued another statement asking the four holdouts to "go home now so their lives are not taken."
He signaled what he wants to happen next: Have the FBI and Oregon State Police leave Harney County so the county sheriff can "cordon off the refuge" as local residents decide what to do with the land, he said.
Local leaders have responded in the past to similar demands by Bundy with silence or an oft-repeated request for him to abandon the standoff and return home.
In the meantime, the remaining occupiers are staying warm by gathering around a fire and eating hamburgers and vegetables...
And check back for updates. These people can't holdout forever, and things might get crazy, although hopefully not tragic.
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