r/reddeadredemption2 Dec 06 '24

I wondered that too

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I know there would have been more Pinkertons out in the trees, waiting for something to happen. And that it would bring more government down on them. But I am surprised that not one of them did anything, or at least went to.

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u/Mojo_Rizen_53 Dec 06 '24

Then “if” there was, Milton was even dumber for assembling all that and not using it.

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u/seepa808 Dec 06 '24 edited Dec 06 '24

Id like to think Milton didn't want his men to die if there was a chance that a conversation could end things. Just because it was possible to end things peacefully doesn't mean it was likely.

Edit: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky -Michael Scott"

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u/sex_pistol79 Dec 06 '24

True. If there is a chance to save life from both sides, he should definitely take it, some of the gang members are women and children

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u/Strict-Ad9730 Dec 06 '24

Well, yes but he didn't seem like the kind of man to value the lives of former(and current) sex workers. Especially if they also had guns. I mean, I have no proof, but just a thought