did president Obama just give himself the authority to execute martial law?

The White House --

Robins commentary --

this is all the buzz on satellite radio tonight where they were talking about president Obama giving himself through executive order the powers to declare martial law in the event of an emergency such as a war or natural disaster.

Now realizing how these talk shows can blow things out of proportion, I had to see for myself (and you can too at the above link)

"section 101 -- this order delegates authorities and addresses national Defense resource policies and programs under the Defense Production Act of 1950..."

section 601 --(2) upon request by the Director of Selective Service, and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, assist the Director of Selective Service in development of policies regulating the induction and deferment of persons for duty in the armed services;

there's a lot of speculation going around regarding this executive order... I'm no lawyer, but as I read this and from what I can interpret and understand... I have to ask the question...

Are we preparing for war?

How many times have we heard that one way to fix the economy is to go to war? Unfortunately, too many.

I recommend that everybody read for themselves and judge for themselves the executive order and pay attention to the news and hopefully the president will come out and explain his intent.

on a side note -- FEMA, the Federal emergency management agency which is part of the US Department of Homeland Security already has the power to declare martial law in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Moreover, I hope that this is one of the things that you will remember in November.