Taking Land Away from the Birds and "Returning" it to the People with Guns

There's an interesting intersection of issues happening in Oregon right now. A bunch of terrorists have taken over a bird sanctuary.

Or, it can also be viewed as a bunch of bullies with guns are using unusual phrasings.  They want the land, which was stolen from Native Americans, to be returned to ranchers. Because the land is now owned by the government, as a preserve.

Can anyone twist the words of "Civil Disobedience" and convince the press and the rest of America that armed protest is the patriotic duty of those who disagree? Even if the basis of their disagreement serves their own personal greed?

Below is the argument from the NYTimes, which is a thoughtful take from a birder, one of the actual people who would lose if the terrorists win.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/06/opinion/bird-watching-patriotism-and-the-oregon-standoff.html