Does it really matter?
It was not intended as a slam at the current President.
Whenever government can use US Military Forces in civilian matters, against US citizens, it is time to worry.

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I think it does. It would be interesting to know why the local commander deployed his or her troops. What sort of official policy was the commander following? Did he or she need to get clearance from Washington? Etc.Agreed. I don't know whether that's what happened in Alabama, but it is worth paying attention.