Dual-Status Commanders

[Defender]

I just saw this article in miltary.com:

New Type of Commander May Avoid Katrina-Like Chaos

Does one have to be a paranoid conspiracy theorist to think that this could be used in ways not ostensibly proposed in the plan? One thing I would be afraid of is something akin to the gun grab in the wake of the Katrina disaster. Some states have passed laws disallowing civil/police agencies to disarm citizens in the face of a disaster, but could the FEDERAL military do so? Well, usually Fed law trumps State law...The Dual Status Commanders would apparently be National Guard, under the control of the State, but when Federalized, they then become commanded by the president...I'm just leery of any extra power given to the Federal government not specifically allowed by our Constitution. It already has WAAAAYYY too much power.

Edited July 5, 2011 by barewoolf

[bigwakes]

It looks like the national guard commander would be in charge. I think it makes sense to a degree. Could you imagine if our national guard went to Iraq and had autonomy from the active forces. It would be chaos and get people killed. Makes sense to have one commander over relief efforts too. I do see what you mean though.

Edited July 5, 2011 by bigwakes
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[Defender]

It looks like the national guard commander would be in charge. I think it makes sense to a degree. Could you imagine if our national guard went to Iraq and had autonomy from the active forces. It would be chaos and get people killed. Makes sense to have one commander over relief efforts too. I do see what you mean though.

You're probably right. I'm probably being paranoid. And, yes, I agree that it looks like the NG Commander would be in charge, but if the he were then subsequently Federalized, what then? ahhh, nevermind, this sounds paranoid even to me, lol. BUT, don't forget, just because one is paranoid, it doesn't mean that someone isn't really out to get you! LMAO.

[bigwakes]

Maybe my post gave to much credit to Uncle Sam. I am down right skeptical of any changes the Fed does that doesn't directly give me more rights. I could see the potential for misdeeds for sure.