

Imagine living in a country without civil liberties, where democracy is only a fairy tale. Imagine having no say in your day to day lives. Imagine the government forcefully imposing its will on you using the military. That’s basically what martial law is. Under martial law, all your constitutional freedoms and liberties will be suspended. The government and whoever controls it-whether it’s a dictator who sees ‘martial law’ as a necessary means to enforce

That’s basically what martial law is. Under martial law, all your constitutional freedoms and liberties will be suspended. The government and whoever controls it-whether it’s a dictator who sees ‘martial law’ as a necessary means to enforce

The government and whoever controls it-whether it’s a dictator who sees ‘martial law’ as a necessary means to enforce order, or a tyrannical politician who wants total and absolute control- throws the constitution in the bin.

But it’s the 21st century- could martial law actually happen? Let’s take a walk down history.

As Winston Churchill avidly put it, “Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.”



A Look at the Past

What about America’s revolutionary war. Why did it happen? There’s a long list of reasons, but the decision by England to use the military to enforce the law in its colonies sits right at the top. Fast forward to late the 19th century, when President Lincoln imposed martial law, an act with was authorized by the Congress. Soon he went over Congress raising troops. Courts were closed down by force, newspapers were shut down whenever they spoke up against him, and citizens were locked up without cause or de process. So terrible are the realities of martial law that it is one of the reasons why the constitution was created and vehemently defended.

Martial Law in 2016

Can it happen in this digital age? There’s a wide range of people who believe it can. Take for example Dr. Ben Carson, the 2016 Republican presidential candidate. He’s repeatedly been on record stating that there’s a chance that the 2016 elections may not happen. The only way that is feasible is if the current administration suspends the right to vote and implements martial law.

That’s not the only issue. The over $18 trillion government debt may make it financially impossible for the government to finance its activities. If the government stops spending, the ripple effect will be devastating.

For instance, the EBT and Medicare/Medicaid cards will cease to work. There will be mass riots. The government will have to bring about a sense of order, hence the president will invoke martial law. And at some level, it does look like the government is preparing for martial law.

Almost every federal agency has been militarized. You may recall the case of the Environmental Protection Agency raiding a gold mine in Alaska using over 50 federal agents in body armour, and carrying M-16s.

Currently, the US administration has created law enforcement branches in nearly 70 federal agencies. And they are well armed. For instance, the Social Security Administration (SSA) made a purchase of 174,000 hollow point bullets. Even the Geneva Convention is against the use of such ammunition.

The White House has given the National Security Agency the authority to determine what it does and doesn’t do with information it gathers. Let’s not forget the increasing number of urban warfare exercises being carried out by the military in US cities- including last year’s infamous “Jade Helm”.

Chances are low that martial law could become a reality, but the probability is steadily increasing.

What Martial Law Means for Gun Holders

Your guns will be confiscated. Period. The government will disarm its people.

The likely scenario is that Congress will pass a total ban on the firearms, the President will sign it, and gun owners will be given a grace period to turn in their weapons. If you do it within the grace period, you won’t be charged with a crime.

Gun purchase records go way back to the 1960’s. If you own one, there are records of it. You will be mandated to surrender the gun, and if you don’t, that’s when things will get ugly. And since martial law will be in place, the Bill of Rights won’t do you much good.

You can see why people are so jittery about the possibility of the federal government imposing martial law. The rights and liberties you take for granted will be thrown out the window. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.

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