I don't disagree with you about there being a number of AD folks who would resist unlawful orders to disarm American citizens. I think a lot would depend upon what the troops knew about the situation and how the OPORD was written. I don't have a whole lot of trust in many General Officers, but I hope enough remember their oath to make the unlawful use of Martial Law unworkable. I _think_ I've said enough. I don't particularly think all these guys are a**holes, but some of them sure are ranting like it.