[philman_36]

And yes, there are many mock towns built just for that. They're way sufficient for it.
In my Navy days we had intruder alerts on the ship all of the time. While it would be hard to go into a town and simulate an intruder on the ship the training was necessary. I've got no problem with our troops training.
I do have a problem with the training of troops in the civilian realm.

We, as taxpayers, on both the State and Federal level, have sent in many millions of dollars for the MOUT/urban warfare training facilities. To see this training being brought into the streets of America, and under the cloud of suspicion that statements like those made in this article bring about, is disturbing and sets a bad precedent.

I'll just go tighten up my tin foil hat and practice my dance steps for the Camp #1 ball now...

[familyop]

Agreed on your comment #72. That was well stated.

It appears that panic-inducing words and actions are coming from all kinds of interest groups, from bankers to bureaucrats. Some of the poorer young lefty-greenies are getting cozy with more old fashioned survivalists and talking about preparing for calamity.

Me...? I promote gardening, cooking, saving, hobbies, repairs and do-it-yourself projects with the more sociable neighbors, including the hippies. We’re in a very remote area and don’t feel the need to go crazy on firearms like many of the city folks.