I haven't followed this story too closely, but I can easily tell you that the state of Texas messed up royally. It seems that they were just waiting on a reason to go bust up the compound, and when they found the slimmest chance, they took it.

Also, who knew a Rural Texas county had an assault vehicle? I'm sure they had followed the Jeff's case and were making sure to avoid another Waco, but as we've seen, the followers fight with lawyers, not guns.

The state is in a whole mess of trouble trying to find enough foster homes for these children, and will end up doing these kids much more harm in the end. While we may think of the followers as a little strange, and the polygamist ways not really desirable (I see a difference between forced polygamy and polyamory), taking these children away from their home is doing no good to anyone, and will cost the state millions.

If you really want to help things, help deal with the fact that this sect pushes out many of the young males - excommunicated if you will - as to lessen the pool of men able to marry in the group. These boys and young men need help adjusting to society. That's something to work on.