Topic: Restraint

An evaluation of the standoff found no fault in the performance of law enforcement, citing their patience and restraint throughout the 51 days. The report concludes that the final outcome was dictated by David Koresh, who choreographed the deaths of his followers to fulfill a prophetic martyrdom. Investigators characterized the event as a final act of manipulation by a man who claimed to be God.

Switching home air conditioning and refrigeration systems to hydrocarbon-based coolants could save an average household approximately $452 annually in electrical and maintenance costs. Current Texas laws are viewed as a restraint of trade because they prevent the use of efficient, non-ozone-depleting substances that are otherwise common in industries like welding.