The article emphasizes the critical importance of the military's non-political stance in safeguarding democracy and national security. It critiques recent political tensions surrounding the deployment of National Guard troops in California, questioning the legitimacy of their use. The historical legal framework, particularly the Posse Comitatus Act, restricts military involvement in civilian law enforcement to maintain this integrity. Drawing parallels with authoritarian regimes, the author argues that the misuse of military power undermines trust in national security and highlights the crucial distinction between a free society and autocracy.
Respect for the military's role is crucial for our democracy. That is why the law is designed to ensure that our armed forces are not politicized or misused... Tyrants use the military as a pawn to solidify power, put down protests, and arrest opponents.
The mobilization of the National Guard in California has raised concerns about whether the reason for its deployment was based on real threats to law and order, or on political differences between the governor of California and the president.
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