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"posse comitatus" is a Federal law from the US Civil War Era. There is no specific ban on using the Military as a police force other that what is written into this Act of Congress.
The US Coast Guard is a "Federal Police Force" patrolling on US Soil they are part of the US Armed Forces. They perform may criminal apprehensions side by side with Federal police authorities.18 USC ยง 1385 - Use of Army and Air Force as posse comitatus
Whoever, except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, wilfully uses any part of the Army or the Air Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, ...
I think that bodily threat to our children assembled in public school buildings would pass muster of being within the framers' intents.
Schools are the primary responsibility of the States however their Governors are empowered to enforce law and order by use of the State Militia (National Guard) when deemed necessary.
Does protecting schoolchildren from psycho-killers seem in light of recent events necessary? There are not enough police to do this nor should there be -- we have trained soldiers that will have no wars to fight soon -- this is something constructive that they can do.
The gutless Congress could intervene in a positive and constructive manner, which in many ways; "except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by (the Constitution or ) [an] Act of Congress" denotes that they have the power to.
They are our children and we are responsible for their safety.
Maybe taping multiple semi-auto clips (magazines) together like you are going to war should call for firearms confiscation and and a prohibition of firearms ownership?Comment
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Fuck you, dude. You're a whiner. It's that "can't do" spirit of yours that really screws the country.
What were the abolitionists thinking? What were the suffragists thinking? What were the union organizers thinking? What were the gays who wanted marriage equality thinking? They all should have done nothing - everyone knows nothing can change. They were living in a dream world.
You've got the right idea - just throw up your hands, and let the lobbyists go about their business completely unopposed. The patriotism is so moving.
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I voted. And I voted for Gary Johnson a Libertarian.
You voted for a bloodthirsty Democrat because you THINK he's a "liberal".
I did my part to really change things. You didn't. You voted for status quo.
The only one whining is you. I'm telling you straight up...you are just another of the oh so common faux "liberals" who don't truly believe in freedom for themselves.
It's just the way you were conditioned to think. I was the same way 20 years ago. I opened my eyes as I grew older and saw the scams all around me.
I can't change your mind...but experience will change it for you as your eyes slowly open over the years like mine did.-Robbie
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You know virtually nothing about me. WTF are you talking about? I don't vote for anyone because I think they are "liberal". Such terms are meaningless and serve only the pundits.
You did your part to "really change things"? But you've said it's "out of the people's hands". Please clarify. Sounds to me like you've just given up.Comment
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I love this one! It's pretty simple - more cars equals more car deaths. Common sense right?
The difference nearly everyone has a car - I have three myself - and they are used for transportation, not for intentionally killing people.
And BTW, not only do you have to have a license to drive a car, you also have to register your car. LOL.Herschel Savage
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That's what I keep saying - this isn't a matter of "banning assault rifles". We need better health care to ID these people, restrictions on who can have firearms, and better legal so that when someone is charged with a violent crime they stay in the prison until they die.
Take someone's life with a firearm or a hammer (or a spoon for that matter) and you spend the rest of your life in prison. And never ever get out.Herschel Savage
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A Barrett M82 50-Caliber Sniper Rifle - sold legally online.[/QUOTE]
YES! Now you're talking..."Reach out and touch someone", from a mile away!Comment
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WFT - guy had a concealed carry permit, disarmed the individual who held the gun, and never fired. Only the likes of Maddow could turn that into a bad gun story.Comment
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