When you consider yourselves above the law, you may do some really stupid things.  The Bundy crew both did and did, and it's not working out real well for them.  Papa Cliven and his buddies aren't doing well either.  

There are ways to oppose the government w/o breaking the law.  When individuals (on the right or the left) decide to use illegal means to "make their point", they need to be aware they may face the legal consequences of their acts.