Concerns Regarding Military Deployment on US Soil - The deployment of armed service members on American streets raises concerns about the normalization of military presence in domestic law enforcement [1][2] - The use of military force against protesters is considered unAmerican and a violation of fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech, worship, and freedom from fear [3] - There is a concern that the use of military force on city streets is a bullying intimidation tactic to desensitize the American people and chill First Amendment rights to protest the government [8] Legal and Ethical Boundaries - The president's authority to federalize National Guard troops or send active duty troops is limited to times of invasion or rebellion, or when federal law cannot be executed by regular forces [5][6] - The necessity of using the National Guard or federal troops as domestic occupiers against the people is being questioned, with emphasis on whether the facts warrant such action [7] - The military's role is to protect Americans, not to be used domestically against them [6][7] Civilian Control and Military Integrity - There is an emphasis on the importance of maintaining civilian control of the military and keeping military force out of cities [11] - The American military is expected to follow the rule of law and defend the constitution, not pledge allegiance to an individual leader [14] - Military leaders are expected to have the backs of Americans and do what is right [13][14]