Germany to allow domestic military deployment

Germany to allow domestic military deployment

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"We're talking only about emergency help," Social Democrat parliamentary leader Peter Struck said. For example, the navy could be called to help in a situation where police maritime patrols were not sufficient, he said.
The proposal will now go to Merkel's Cabinet and then to parliament for approval.
Given Germany's militaristic past, many are hesitant to expand the role of soldiers domestically. Currently, the German military can be deployed within the country only in times of war, or to help with emergencies or natural disasters.

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Well folks. It is beginning to look a bit more dim as societies across the world will all brace in unison. This is a start of things to come. First our unit arrives in Oct 01. Now Germany...

Theres also been a lot of news yesterday and today about German Government promising people their bank deposits are safe. Hmmm, is that code for no they are not?

"German Guarantee on Deposits Is `Political,' Government Says" www.bloomberg.com...


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[edit on 6-10-2008 by LaoTzu]

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Also, did you notice in that article, it clearly states:

"Currently, the German military can be deployed within the country only in times of war, or to help with emergencies or natural disasters."

War? Or is the financial crisis, a "natural disaster?"