U.S. Military ‘Power Grab’ Goes Into Effect

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

My trust in our government has diminished appreciably over the last 6 months, and continues to decline with each passing day.

I know things like this it makes you feel like your reading 1984.It is the removal of little things here and there the erosion of freedoms.Though Posse Comitatus is not a direct freedom it had a specific intent.Now the claim is that this will allow the government to help the population in times of need like natural disasters and acts of "terrorism"(which is conveniently definable). Yet it leaves a back door open and unlocked.And why the need to take these actions without the permission of state and local government? I would have no problem with a state requesting aid when needed but I see no need for it to be circumvented.Furthermore each state has its National Guard which the governor can call up under his or her own command without federalizing them it is a clear violation/circumvention of states rights.