DarwinRoo
Brownlow Medallist
Sure, and then we'd be listening to the "why are the army involved in a domestic situation, that's the police's job, the police have negotiators who could have ended it peacefully OMG we're living in a military dictatorship" crowd.
However it was done, there were going to be some people unhappy.
And in response to that you say "We have one dead criminal and all hostages are alive" Drop mic.
The professionals are an hour down the road and you don't even consult them?