This is why you should not use local National Guard units for stuff like this.
They might wind up scuffling with neighbors or relatives.
Who would you propose to use?
In fact, I would think the fact that you could be scuffling with your neighbor or relatives is exactly the reason. I think it would be a great motivator for the two sides to communicate.
And, at the end of the day, they weren’t called out to get the peaceful ones off the streets. They were called out for the ones rioting.
I realize the article is coming from the NYT. Hell, Witch Pelosi even admitted that no tear gas or aggressive tactics were used to clear Lafayette Square.
And if the Guard person is more aligned with BLM/ANTIFA, tell them to stay home or get on the street in a black hoodie and bandana.
I was in basic with a guy that said something similar. He chose Regular Army over the Guard because he didn’t want to have to beat up any of his friends. Having seen what is going on lately, he had a point. But then again, with masks on it might be hard to tell.