What is gordon kahl?

Gordon Kahl was an American tax protester and anti-government activist who gained national attention in the 1980s. He was a former farmer and decorated Korean War veteran who became disillusioned with the government and refused to pay taxes.

Kahl became involved in various extremist groups, including the Posse Comitatus and the Covenant, Sword, and Arm of the Lord, which promoted white supremacist and anti-Semitic beliefs. He believed in the idea of "freemen" who were not subject to government laws and regulations.

In 1983, Kahl was involved in a shootout with law enforcement officers in North Dakota, during which two federal marshals were killed. Kahl went into hiding and became a fugitive, leading to a nationwide manhunt. He was eventually apprehended in Arkansas in 1983 and sentenced to life in prison for murder.

Gordon Kahl's case highlighted the dangers of extremist ideologies and the potential for violence when individuals take extreme anti-government positions. His actions continue to serve as a cautionary tale about the consequences of rejecting authority and engaging in illegal activities.