[johnmecainrino]

Doesn't posse comitatus bar u.s troops from law enforcement on u.s soil.

That is why we have the border patrol and not our military on the border.

Posse Comitatus is one of the major reasons why we have had this invasion. If we had a military presence on the border their would have been no invasion.

It is ironic that a law that was supposed to help the states has swamped them with costs of illegals.


America should have a military presence on the border. Posse Comitatus should be changed.

[MWS]

Protecting the borders isn't law enforcement. It is a matter of our nation protecting itself. Law enforcement involves using troops to enforce laws on American citizens, particularly in cities and towns.

Our troops, as soldiers, would be operating more according to their purpose there at the borders than they do stationed overseas.

Posse Comitatus is good. Our soldiers, as honorable as they may be, are human beings just like anyone else and are corruptable. Military forces enforcing the law have never been to the benefit of the people under their "care".

[Drammach]

Posse Comitatus restricts the U.S. Military from enforcing civilian law or assisting in law enforcement activities..
At least it did until the 90's, when that last part was changed to assist in the War On Drugs..
The military can now assist in some specific Drug Enforcement activities, and can provide logistic and material support ( Tanks, planes, etc..) to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies..

However..
The Military is specifically authorized, empowered, required, by the Constitution to "Protect the Borders of the United States"..
That is part and parcel of their duties..