Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic When Do You Think Martial Law is Appropriate? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]ok 2b myself[/m] at 7:56 pm on July 4, 2009[quote]Never in the entire nation. But when an area of the nation has seceded and been brought back, it is appropriate. But that is the ONLY circumstance.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Bud2400 Posted at 7:46 pm on July 4, 2009 It seems that there is some disagreement about when the government declaring martial law on its own territory (whether a specific area or the entire nation) is appropriate. So here's my question to you - when do you think it would be appropriate for the government to declare martial law at all (whether in a specific area or on the entire nation)?

Replies MushroomSatsujin Posted at 9:08 am on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Elm at 7:58 pm on July 4, 2009 Whenever the due and just lawful system of an area is incapable of handling the just prosecution of those who infringe on the rights of others, in shot "Whenever the police force of a city / area is suspended / disbanded / otherwise absent." is the closest to my opinion. This. It should be the last resort if the nation is in total chaos. Like a zombie attack. But war is war and thats not going to stop, so to instate martial law for that, we may never get freedom back Elm Posted at 7:58 pm on July 4, 2009 Whenever the due and just lawful system of an area is incapable of handling the just prosecution of those who infringe on the rights of others, in shot "Whenever the police force of a city / area is suspended / disbanded / otherwise absent." is the closest to my opinion. ok 2b myself Posted at 7:56 pm on July 4, 2009 Never in the entire nation. But when an area of the nation has seceded and been brought back, it is appropriate. But that is the ONLY circumstance. Complex Kid Posted at 7:47 pm on July 4, 2009 Give me liberty or give me death. - Patrick Henry All 4 previous replies displayed.