"as one who was involved in similar actions at unspecified times and locations back in the 80's, I have begun to see the ALF and similar organizations as the few catalysts for change that we actually have and that actually work. you can protest all you want but the only real solution is to tear down these destructive enterprises, burn them, liberate the prisoners, but not destroy any life in the process."

Indeed, that's why Hitler burned down the Reichstag.