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To: unclewest who wrote (282629)12/1/2008 8:55:24 PM
From: mistermj  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793955
 
In the long run...I don't like the idea of the Feds having this kind of power.

It's not about SF at all.
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Insurrection Act
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The Insurrection Act of 1807 is the set of laws that govern the President of the United States of America's ability to deploy troops within the United States to put down lawlessness, insurrection and rebellion. The laws are chiefly contained in 10 U.S.C. § 331 - 10 U.S.C. § 335.

The general aim is to limit Presidential power as much as possible, relying on state and local governments for initial response in the event of insurrection. Coupled with the Posse Comitatus Act, Presidential powers for law enforcement are limited and delayed.

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Posse Comitatus Act
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To: unclewest who wrote (282629)12/1/2008 9:22:59 PM
From: DMaA  Respond to of 793955
 
You miss the point. The concern isn't about the SF troops. The concern is about the people who give them the orders.



To: unclewest who wrote (282629)12/1/2008 10:02:48 PM
From: Hoa Hao  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793955
 
I would rather have SF, but would welcome any help uw. But as DMaA and mistermj point out, it's not the terrorists we're worried about...

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