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Originally Posted by dyna mo
you are not aware that the National Guard is part of the USA military?
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When I was in the Marines, we never considered the National Guard or Coast Guard as military branches. These days they still do not fall under the DOD, but instead the Department Of Homeland Security. They can be federalized, and National Guard troops have been sent into combat zones. I have a friend in the National Guard who is in Afghanistan today.
Correct me if I am wrong.... The Coast Guard does in fact handle immigration issues, although only at sea. The Coast Guard is more of law enforcement than military. The National Guard cannot, however.
I understand why we have such laws - to prevent exactly what is happening right now. Donald ordered troops to the border ONLY for political reasons. US troops should not be used for political purposes.