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Originally Posted by Orion Morris
I do not think that martial law is possible because of the sheer numbers of people in America. If a total collapse happens then we would still have to employ cops, national guard, army and others to enforce the martial law. These people would be our friends and family, I know alot of friends in the army and I know for a fact that they would not hold their country at gunpoint under any circumstance. The only real possiblity for martial law would be if we were invaded by a country with the man power to do such a thing. Possibly China, but I serously doubt that it could happen in a matter of days. It is going to take longer than that to end the world, or save it, which ever way you prefer to look at it.
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If you don't think martial law is possible, look up NSPD 51 (National Security Presidential Directive 51). NSPD 51 basically states that when the President determines a national emergency has occurred, the President can declare to the office of the presidency powers usually assumed by dictators to direct any and all government and business activities until the emergency is declared over.
Ironically, the directive sees no contradiction in the assumption of dictatorial powers by the President with the goal of maintaining constitutional continuity through an emergency.
Now, do you think giving George W. Bush dictatorial authority over a "free" country won't cause a revolution, in turn sending us into martial law? Then you are seriously naive.
Not to mention the 3rd Infantry division will be carrying out homeland patrols in America to help with civil unrest and crowd control.
Still think martial law isn't possible?