Friday, May 3, 2013

Will the Posse Comitatus Act be repealed?

Since 1878 the role of the US military for domestic law enforcement has been limited:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Comitatus_Act

However, stories like this one seem to suggest that we need to use military tactics here at home, and the sooner the better:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57582605/counterinsurgency-methods-used-to-fight-gang-crime/

Do you think this is a good idea? I don't. If you want Red Coats policing your streets, move to the UK.

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