Loro Lori (PIMF, sorry) Byrd, over at PoliPundit, posts the comments of "Oak Leaf," who is a regular over there: Civil Defense Or Lawfare? "Oak Leaf" has some very interesting things to say:
The Bush Administration attempted to invoke” The Insurrection Act” (Title 10 USC, Sections 331-335) in order to provide a strong viable law enforcement presence in Louisiana and protect military personnel (title 10) against possible prosecution. This act allows the president to use U.S. military personnel at the request of a state legislature or governor to suppress insurrections. However, the Mayor of New Orleans and the Governor of Louisiana would have had to state on the record that they had lost control of the situation in New Orleans and that a state of “anarchy” existed. Obviously, the politicians of Louisiana were unwilling to pay that political price.
Very shortly, the Bush Administration will be accused of “pulling out the troops” before the job is finished. The “title 10” troops being sent to New Orleans fall under the Stafford Act. The story behind the story is that while the President may authorize Department of Defense resources for emergency work that is essential for the preservation of life and property, the period of the emergency work cannot exceed 10 days. While the “title 32” Louisiana National Guard troops can stay on state duty until the job is done, “title 10” forces will be departing very soon unless a creative work around is at hand.
Go on over and read the rest of "Oak Leaf's" commentary; it's very illuminating. I'm sure the comment section will also be well worth the scan.
