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Hell, I know what the Constitution says. I know as well as anyone that only martial law, declared in accord with the US and Louisiana constitutions, can trump the Bill of Rights for American citizens. That, or taking up arms against the government, which I do NOT, EVER say that this citizens in their homes are doing.

John, I have a lot of respect for you and your opinions on FR. I think a lot of us are upset that you are not out in front of this. Had you said "I don't know for sure, but I'm finding out; and if this is illegal I'm on my way to court" We would be more reassured about your position. Currently, you seem just a bit lukewarm, here.

Thank you for your kind words.

I DID say I wasn't sure about the declaration of martial law, in my first post on the subject. I saw maybe two references to that here on FR, and both were off-brand sources. That's why I said, "if" that was confirmed.

Heck, things in New Orleans are such a FUBAR right now that I don't know 1) IF anyone is seizing guns (other than shooters who are firing them in public)?, 2) If so, WHO is doing it? That isn't clear, either, and 3) WHAT AUTHORITY does whoever's doing it, claim for his/her actions.

In that sort of situation, even if I was there and authorized by a client to act, who would I sue, for what, and on what basis, and in what court? And that's without considering the high probability that any judge would say to himself, "I can't control this. I'll chuck the case now, and let that cigar-chomping Guard General straighten it all out. If somebody has a legal issue to b*tch about, let 'em come back and file a new suit when all the dust has settled."

There are a number of situations in this life when the presence of more lawyers means that the situation can only get worse. I'm fairly certain that this is one of them, even if that lawyer is me, and a busload of other lawyers who are also legal conservatives.

Plus there is the fact that no one has suggested in any way that they want me to stick my nose into this. Without a client to represent I AM "a potted plant," to borrow a phrase. LOL.

John