I firmly believe if John Ashcroft had done his under Bush's watch, the left would be furiously up in arms about it.  And, before someone points it out, I'm not so sure the right would be defending it.  I've not heard anyone on the right defend Ruby Ridge, which while not the same was somewhat similar.

When the armed, masked government commandos staged their initial raid; handing their children over to them would have been unthinkable!
I don't know of any responsible parent that would do such a thing. ~ Sear

I can't imagine why anyone would be afraid of our government......