Posted on Jan 25, 2017
SGT James Elphick
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Edit: I posted this as a little experiment. There was a similar discussion asking whether American soldiers would fire on American citizens due to the riots that were taking place. I had responded that the Posse Comitatus prohibited that, much like many of you did. However, I was unconvinced that most of the respondents "No's" had to do with an obligation to their fellow citizens and more to do with their dislike of the Obama administration. I hypothesized that it was the latter and posted this question to test that theory. Turns out you all pleasantly surprised me and proved me wrong. Thank you for that. I'm sure this post will continue to generate discussion though.
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1SG Billye Jackson
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In the 60, AD Units were all trained in Riot Control, I remember it well. we were called on several times to go in and stop them and were very effective, with the exception…[See More]

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May I ask the basis for your question? I know I am coming to the party very late, but I am curious.
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MSG Frederick Otero
MSG Frederick Otero
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I think it references some statement by the president about sending the feds to Chicago to control the gun violence going on there.
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SGT James Elphick
SGT James Elphick
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See my edit under the original question
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