The truth be known the USA military bases go out of their way to be received as quiet neighbors. They like Americans and try to be helpful if needed. So, the idea that Hegseth is turning soldiers into ICE is inappropriate. It is not in their job description and is the absolute wrong path for men and women who are trained for combat.
Besides all the fear related ideas attached to the undocumented, this misuse of military personnel is rather disturbing. Two reasons. The first being the fact soldiers are not suppose to morph into government jailers or assassins. It is all too clear the military under Hegseth is not about national defense so much as law enforcement. Law enforcement is not the role of the USA military at any border or domestic land of the USA.
Secondly, with the USA military now practicing law enforcement its reputation and tolerance will be scrutinized by communities at the perimeters of USA military bases. The domestic military bases must continue to be kind and polite to American citizens. The USA military reputation should never be diminished in any way. These are warriors that live a warrior culture. They are to be respected for their dedication to defending this country and not feared for their very presence.
I believe it was General Raymond T. Odierno upon arriving in New Orleans stated as his first order to the soldiers there, “Put your guns down.” Why would he say that? Because Americans just having suffered through a catastrophic category 5 hurricane were in distress and their actions were unpredictable. Soldiers are trained with weapons and are on alert for danger. So, considering the fact a General would arrive to a dangerous, catastrophic event with orders to stand down speaks to the readiness of his soldiers.
This activity of law enforcement by Hegseth is completely counter culture to the practices of long standing respect for human beings domestically.
