In Alan Fueur’s article, “The Ideological Roots of the Oregon Standoff,” conflict presents itself in the form of citizen versus government. According to Fueur, the ranchers that have taken over the Malhuer National Wildlife Refuge are “vowing to return it -by force of arms, if necessary- to the people.” This statement elucidates the existing conflict. The ranchers participating in the standoff want to have locals administering the land in the area, and these people protest against the government in order to do so (Fueur). Furthermore, the article informs readers about additional disputes over land use in the West and Fueur states that similar militias have “helped owners of an Oregon gold mine chase away federal agents.” Thus, the article
