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To: i-node who wrote (250502)	9/9/2005 1:14:12 AM
From: TigerPaw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1583326

The military did their job. But Junior was playing guitar while the waters filled the city instead of paying attention. TP

To: i-node who wrote (250502)	9/9/2005 6:19:51 AM
From: combjelly	Respond to of 1583326

"This is correct." Not precisely. Military commanders may act before a Presidential declaration when an immediate life-threatening situation develops. When a disaster or emergency is imminent and awaiting instructions from higher authority--military or civil--would preclude responding effectively, military commanders may act. They may do what is required to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and mitigate major property damage within the proximity of their installations. fas.org Rendering aid is not a violation of Posse Comitatus. The military just cannot be used for police work unless there is a general insurrection.