[mewzilla]

While martial law has not been imposed, a state of emergency has been declared in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, signaling that some civil liberties, such as the right to congregate, may be limited because of extreme conditions.

Exqueeze me? Without federal martial law, this is Constitutional?

[dimquest]

" --- While martial law has not been imposed, a state of emergency has been declared in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, signaling that some civil liberties, such as the right to congregate, may be limited because of extreme conditions."

http://slate.msn.com/toolbar.aspx?action=read&id=2125584

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The "extreme conditions" in New Orleans do not justify the confiscation of weapons from residents on their private property.

State & local authorities are exceeding their constitutional powers, and will [hopefully] pay the political price.
105 dimquest

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Exqueeze me? Without federal martial law, this is Constitutional?
114 mewzilla

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That's what the author, [and probably most 'States Rights' advocates] would claim.. I disagree.