Re: Soldiers in airports screening-out political dissidents

On Sun, Nov 04, 2001 at 08:45:05AM -1000, Reese wrote:

of Nat.Guard troops for civil things. So long as they do not bring in regular active duty military, in violation of the posse comitatus act.

This shows a common but not entirely correct view of the PCA. You may wish to read it for yourself: http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/1385.html A seperate question is whether the PCA has much meaning anymore; it's just an act of Congress and can be repealed by another. Also the PCA seems to strongly indicate the president can call out the military and for domestic law enforcement without Congress' authorization. -Declan