Deployment of Marines and National Guard to LA Raises New Authoritarianism Concerns
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Military in Civil Unrest: A Dangerous Precedent
This chapter examines the deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles during protests, questioning the implications of military involvement in domestic issues. It highlights the risks of normalizing military force in civil contexts and emphasizes the importance of checks on power and resistance to authoritarian governance. The discussion underscores the need for public scrutiny of government actions and the ongoing dangers of perceived executive overreach.
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