Martial Law Unleashed: A Historical Dive into Its Power and Purpose

We hear it in passing, but do we really understand Martial law? Do we honestly believe it could be possible here..In our “land of the free, and home of the brave’.?

Martial law is when the military takes control instead of the government. It's like having soldiers in charge of everything for a while. Think about your daily life and your access to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” 

It has happened throughout history throughout the world..Always with future consequence. It sometimes stays in place for decades, putting democracy at risk, or all out destroying it in favor of the benefit and power to few..

Martial law means:

• Military leaders make the rules

• Normal laws are put on hold

• Soldiers might be in the streets

• People's rights might be limited

• Curfews may be ordered 

Who can declare martial law?

• The President

• State governors (in their own states)

• Sometimes local leaders in emergencies5

Why it typically has been implemented:

• During wars

• After natural disasters

• When there's a lot of rioting

• If the normal government can't work14

The last time it happened in all of the U.S. was during World War II in Hawaii. Martial law is serious and doesn't happen often. It's usually only used when there's a big problem that regular laws can't fix, or when leaders conjure up enough fear that we allow it to happen.

Think it might affect your life? Get plugged in before you are in a situation that you didn’t see coming.