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

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Betonov

We're not talking about a third world dictatorship. I doubt giving the US army any more juristiction will cause a colapse of freedom.

This. I just dont see it happening.

[Stealhead]

Originally Posted by Dowly

This. I just dont see it happening.

In my opinion when a person places unquestioned faith towards their government they have made an error in judgment.

That is not to say that FEMA death camps are real mind you.I'm just saying that no government is safe from take over or fallibility.Many nations have risen and fallen over time so nothing is a guarantee.

It is an American ideal to never fully trust the government.The level of this belief does vary from region to region though.

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by Stealhead

In my opinion when a person places unquestioned faith towards their government they have made an error in judgment.

That is not to say that FEMA death camps are real mind you.I'm just saying that no government is safe from take over or fallibility.Many nations have risen and fallen over time so nothing is a guarantee.

It is an American ideal to never fully trust the government.The level of this belief does vary from region to region though.

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

[Stealhead]

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.