GWB offerred to take control of the evacuation. Governor Blanco refused. I don't want the US military taking over my city every time a hurricane threatens to hit.
I don't think you'll find anybody in favor of that. I believe what Torie is saying is that it is reasonable to codify situations where "martial law" is an absolute necessity. This can be done narrowly and should be left to legislators to make the call but once the call is made the CIC should execute that decision.
I want what you don't want. I guess we can duke it out in the public square. But then I am used to having another point of view from Paleos, in as much as I am a Neo. It is amazing that we can be in the same party. Big tent indeed.