jlf1961
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ORIGINAL: joether Nope, its a rather normal misunderstanding of the act. The use of the Military (even special forces), inside the US, is against the law. It can be authorized by the President on a limited basis, if, say for example, catching a terrorist when a WMD is known to exist in a city. But, beyond that, and except for 'Martial Law', the US Military can not be used as law enforcement within the USA. The National Guard, can be used, and not violate Posse Comitatus, since they are considered a 'state militia', not federal army. Posse Comitatus Act Actually, you are wrong, please note the following: quote:
Border security is not domestic law enforcement. It is protecting our nation from foreign intruders. Besides, Posse Comitatus was passed in 1878, yet the U.S. Cavalry continued to patrol the U.S. Mexico Border until 1924. If Congress intended Posse Comitatus to prevent the military from securing our nation, the cavalry wouldn't have continued on the border for another 46 years. former US Border Patrol Supervisor David Stoddard source
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Boy, it sure would be nice if we had some grenades, don't you think? You cannot control who comes into your life, but you can control which airlock you throw them out of. Paranoid Paramilitary Gun Loving Conspiracy Theorist AND EQUAL OPPORTUNI
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