[Michael Barnes]

During the L.A. Riots, 3/1 out of Pendleton was deployed to L.A. to restore order. There was nary a peep about concern for "American Citizens" from the rank and file.

[Las Vegas Ron]

I lived in Northridge during the L.A riots, I could stand on my roof and see the fires and smoke. Willie Brown got on TV and all but told his bretheren to go out and riot and cause mayham.

Those who participated were criminal thugs who were not fighting for their freedom but bent on destruction of property and some were arrested, not shot by the military. Also note that Korea town was virtually untouched due to the fact the residents took up arms. IIRC, no military or guard was even sent there because he people had it under control.

As an aside, I also lived in Northridge when the quake of 94 hit and the national guard was deployed because of the mass looting that was occurring, no one was shot.

I don't think your analogy really fits.