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Army Called in Aid of Alabama Police?
Yahoo ^ | 3/11/09 | Yahoo

Posted on 03/11/2009 9:46:49 AM PDT by fightinbluhen51

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; US: Alabama
KEYWORDS: alabama; army; leo; lping; possecomitatus
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To: wolfcreek
Here in Texas, state troopers, any number of different Fed agencies, Texas Rangers, if something big happened

The vaunted Texas Rangers are an INVESTIGATORY branch of the TX DPS. They are not utilized as "front line" LEOs, I've worked with them quite a few times during 31 years as a state LEO. People have watched too much "Walker Texas Ranger" and Rangers don't run around with five-day beards either, always clean shaven and professional looking, shirt, tie, hat, like they should be (very strict dress code and professional pride combined).

Things go in cycles, I've seen two attempts to disband the Rangers, another one is being talked about as I write this. Probably won't happen but don't think that it can't. Many people have lost the importance of keeping traditions which engender morale and efficiency.

141 posted on 03/12/2009 6:43:36 AM PDT by brushcop (SFC Sallie, CPL Long, LTHarris, SSG Brown, PVT Simmons KIA OIF lll&V, they died for you, honor them)
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To: wolfcreek; bushpilot1
grew up next to the largest military complex in the Free World, Ft. Hood, TX. Never saw MPs or any other military security personnel combing the streets of surrounding cities.

I don't remember if there was patrolling in the "impact area" of Lawton OK. or Columbus GA. or Tacoma WA. for that matter, but with out a shred of doubt they were in the town of Leesville LA. when Ft. Polk was a basic training post.

I spent an action filled night there that also involved dodging those patrols.

142 posted on 03/12/2009 7:33:36 AM PDT by ansel12 (Romney (guns)"instruments of destruction with the sole purpose of hunting down and killing people")
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To: 2harddrive; All; goodnesswins

wikipedia cleansed Obama’s page. The info is all copied and pasted at FR from last year. FYI.


143 posted on 03/12/2009 2:45:42 PM PDT by floriduh voter (Terri's Day March 31, 2009. Remember Terri Schiavo in your neck of the woods.)
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To: MindBender26; Grampa Dave
Here is a transcript of Alex Jones' phone interview with the officer that sent the regular army troops to "assist" the local police. I heard the interview..... Lt. Col. Scott Wile, Director of Public Safety and Provost Marshall at Ft. Rucker, Alabama explains the military’s public role while assisting in law enforcement efforts at a shooting incident in southern Alabama on Mar 10th.
144 posted on 03/12/2009 5:03:40 PM PDT by Clovis_Skeptic
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To: Clovis_Skeptic

I just love interviews when both the interviewee and interviewer are both idiots!


145 posted on 03/12/2009 6:08:50 PM PDT by MindBender26 (The Hellfire Missile is one of the wonderful ways God shows us he loves American Soldiers & Marines)
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To: ansel12

Well, the gov needs to be obeyed I guess /half-sarc Thanks for the response.


146 posted on 03/12/2009 9:06:18 PM PDT by PghBaldy (Obama told NYT Medicare Drug & TARP not his fault- he VOTED FOR THEM!!!)
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To: wolfcreek

You may be right. I unfortunately thought everyone was just being partisan during the Bush years, but it appears he did sign some creepy things.


147 posted on 03/12/2009 9:08:43 PM PDT by PghBaldy (Obama told NYT Medicare Drug & TARP not his fault- he VOTED FOR THEM!!!)
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To: MindBender26

They were standing on street corners to deter looting in New Orleans.


148 posted on 03/13/2009 6:53:49 AM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Today we've discovered a force more powerful than luck or genius----stupidity.)
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To: ansel12

And what does something that happened 50 years ago have to do with this?


149 posted on 03/13/2009 6:55:12 AM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Today we've discovered a force more powerful than luck or genius----stupidity.)
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To: MindBender26

Isn’t that what I said?


150 posted on 03/13/2009 6:56:41 AM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Today we've discovered a force more powerful than luck or genius----stupidity.)
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To: 2CAVTrooper

I thought the use of the military was the topic and when you pointed out that the Washington DC example took place in a city that has an unusual legal definition, I then showed you the Arkansas example.

I don’t get your question, can you elaborate?


151 posted on 03/13/2009 7:19:13 AM PDT by ansel12 (Romney (guns)"instruments of destruction with the sole purpose of hunting down and killing people")
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To: ansel12
The circumstances were different.

The state of Arkansas was actively defying federal law, and was using state agencies such as the state police to deny people of their Constitutionally protected rights.

Just like the MP’s helping to watch over a small part of a crime scene that stretched over two counties, and four towns is different than what happened in Arkansas.

As I said before, the MP’s were not there to enforce laws. They did not assume patrol duties from the civil authorities. They were not doing traffic stops, issuing tickets, questioning witnesses, or making arrests.

Now with that said, do I agree with federal laws being enforced at bayonet point? No.

Do I agree with the state denying the rights of those students? No.

But I do understand the use of federal troops in the case of Arkansas because the governor would or could refuse federalization of the state's National Guard for one. Second, the state National Guard troops would more than likely share the same sentiments as the governor, and the local agencies, and thus are unreliable.

Who is left to protect the rights of Americans if state agencies are corrupted as they were in Arkansas?

152 posted on 03/13/2009 12:00:47 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Today we've discovered a force more powerful than luck or genius----stupidity.)
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To: 2CAVTrooper

“As I said before, the MP’s were not there to enforce laws. They did not assume patrol duties from the civil authorities. They were not doing traffic stops, issuing tickets, questioning witnesses, or making arrests.

Now with that said, do I agree with federal laws being enforced at bayonet point? No.”


I’m not really taking a stand on any of this, you and I might even be in agreement I just like to remind people that none of this Posse Comitatus type stuff is as clear and settled as some people like to pretend (not you).

We seem to be in the earliest stages of these discussions here at FR and it is no wonder, it is a very difficult subject and especially with the mix of differing theories and actual history.

Here is an enlightening forum discussion by military police and other law enforcement, even they are having a difficult time sorting out this issue although they seem to be getting somewhere as regards MPs.

“Powers of MPs in the States”
http://forums.officer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37488&page=6


153 posted on 03/13/2009 12:21:38 PM PDT by ansel12 (Romney (guns)"instruments of destruction with the sole purpose of hunting down and killing people")
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To: Just another Joe

You’re kidding right?


154 posted on 03/13/2009 10:21:25 PM PDT by I got the rope
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To: I got the rope
You’re kidding right?

No, I'm not.

155 posted on 03/16/2009 5:52:59 AM PDT by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: nckerr

Mutual aid in emergencies does not normally include armed patrol. In a mass causality situation there would be coordinated efforts, but none would or should include armed patrols by active duty personnel.


156 posted on 03/16/2009 2:42:42 PM PDT by momincombatboots (The last experience of the sinner is the horrible enslavement of the freedom he desired. -C.S. Lewis)
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To: ansel12

Someone else had mentioned Washington D.C. with the use of federal troops to control anti-war protesters in the late 60’s early 70’s. All I did was concur with yet another member who stated that Washington D.C. is a military district.

Give me a bit and I’ll find the posts for ya.


157 posted on 03/16/2009 10:08:47 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Today we've discovered a force more powerful than luck or genius----stupidity.)
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To: ansel12

“A few months after the 1971 event, my permanent draft deferment was finally awarded to me and I then enlisted in the army.”

LOL! That’s one way to “stick it to the man”.

Thanks for the insight into that time period. (I was going to guess 1972, but thought that might have been a bit late. Then was going to guess 1969 - but thought that was too early!)

I recall trying to find an image of machine-gun nests on the street corners of D.C. from back then. I had heard about it - but wanted “proof”. But from your description (where was that from?) - it sounds like what I had heard was correct?


158 posted on 03/16/2009 10:32:08 PM PDT by 21twelve
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To: 21twelve

“LOL! That’s one way to “stick it to the man”.”


There was never a question of me going in the military at age ten or so I already had my German Mauser, bayonet and home made practice dummy. I just didn’t believe in the draft back then and since I got hit with a number 14 or 16 lottery number I wanted to beat it before I enlisted, I have an independent personality quirk.

I don’t recall seeing machine gun nests but it wouldn’t surprise me because they seriously cannot risk losing control of DC, as it was 13,000 were taken into custody (many if not most were never charged but held for many days, I was held for five days).


159 posted on 03/16/2009 10:59:47 PM PDT by ansel12 (Romney (guns)"instruments of destruction with the sole purpose of hunting down and killing people")
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