Public Cooperation in Homeland Security

2 parts

first part

Make a post of 5–7 paragraphs (same as roughly 1.5 pages +/-) discussing the possibility of martial law in the wake of a terrorist attack or a significant natural or man-made disaster.

• What is the purpose of martial law? Explain.
• What would have to be the magnitude of an event for the government to decide to initiate martial law? Why?
• Currently, how likely do you think it is that martial law will be initiated in response to a significant terrorist attack or natural disaster? Explain.
• With regard to the U.S. Constitution and civil liberties, what are the arguments against the use of martial law? Explain.
  • Do you agree or disagree? Explain your position

  Second part

• Following Hurricane Katrina, citizens’ guns were confiscated, and many were forced to relocate.
• Address the following in 300–500 words:
  • Research and summarize the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act.
  • Were any constitutional rights violated during Hurricane Katrina with regard to policing by the military on U.S. soil? Why or why not?
  • Why have some argued that the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act should be eliminated? Explain.
    • Do you agree with its proposed removal? Why or why not?
• All sources must be referenced using APA style.