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I still crisply remember the Guard at Kent State killing some protesters. I am ambivalent by their role. Perhaps active military can be mobilized to combat violent domestic insurrection. G. Washington ordered military during the Whiskey Rebellion. I believe this is the only example.
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Kent State was a long time ago. The National Guard has augmented civil authority dozens if not hundreds of times since then without similar incident.
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SFC Thomas Foreman - I served from 1969 to 1973 so it is still imprinted in my experience. I'm glad to acknowledge your clarification.
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SSgt Richard Kensinger anyone associated with the National Guard will admit we were a clown show up into the late 90’s. The Persian Gulf was *started* to shift the dynamic to get better funding, gear and training, and then 9/11 and the aftermath accelerated the process. Many NG units nowadays are indistinguishable (especially in support units) from their active duty counterparts.
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