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NoodleyAppendage

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6. I suspect that arrest would be likely...if not outright risk of being shot.

Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:13 AM

Apr 2013

Remember what happened to the two Hispanic women who were unlucky enough to be driving a pick-up truck similar to that being driven by the vigilante cop a month or so ago?

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How is "Shelter in Place" any different than "Martial Law?" [View all] NoodleyAppendage Apr 2013 OP

Is anyone being arrested for failing to shelter in place? n/t winter is coming Apr 2013 #1

I suspect that arrest would be likely...if not outright risk of being shot. NoodleyAppendage Apr 2013 #6

I think the risk of being caught in a crossfire or explosion is more likely than arrest. winter is coming Apr 2013 #10

Yes, it's a damn good thing that Boston is handling this much, much better than the LAPD, isn't it? EOTE Apr 2013 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author 11 Bravo Apr 2013 #46

No, you're not the only one MadHound Apr 2013 #2

You don't say.... Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #33

No, it is NOT the same. Martial law = MILITARY rule Cal Carpenter Apr 2013 #3

Um, yeah, I'm not sure why anyone would not see the difference. randome Apr 2013 #7

Arrested 4Q2u2 Apr 2013 #4

Do you live in Boston? Marrah_G Apr 2013 #5

+1 nt Javaman Apr 2013 #8

Not complaining, so much as trying to figure out when this "shelter in place" became a thing... NoodleyAppendage Apr 2013 #9

When an unstable kid starts running around with bombs and guns Marrah_G Apr 2013 #15

It's a strongly worded suggestion Aerows Apr 2013 #17

I've noticed that. Arkana Apr 2013 #38

Bullshit, many are complaining about lost wages, etc. Read some message boards. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #53

It's a disaster preparedness term. It means essentially that you're safer staying put geek tragedy Apr 2013 #11

Thanks. This is what I was wanting to know. But, does it have legal force? NoodleyAppendage Apr 2013 #19

No idea. Cops will probably yell at you if you walk around. nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #20

Stay off the streets, there's violent guys out versus outright military rule??? NightWatcher Apr 2013 #12

Feel free to go on a walkabout sharp_stick Apr 2013 #13

One is meant to control you, the other is meant to keep you safe Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #14

Redcoats occupying Boston was martial law Generic Other Apr 2013 #16

Not even remotely the same thing. n/t MadrasT Apr 2013 #18

Shelter in place is a safety thing.. SoCalDem Apr 2013 #21

Why is it important to even bring this up when people's lives are in danger. I am really tired of kelliekat44 Apr 2013 #22

Less a slam than just trying to figure out if it has any "force of law" NoodleyAppendage Apr 2013 #24

No, you could not nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #43

Don't trust the people who are risking their lives for you! randome Apr 2013 #25

That's about it treestar Apr 2013 #48

They better not use the wrong type of tear gas . . . nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #52

Poor authority. When will it catch a break? cthulu2016 Apr 2013 #56

Shelter in Place reminds me more of weather state of emergencies than martial law justiceischeap Apr 2013 #23

Unrec. How is this different from Alex Jones complaining that the police closed the sidewalk FSogol Apr 2013 #26

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #27

I'd say the risk is imminent and credible. That said, shelter in place is a public safety move. pinto Apr 2013 #31

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #49

Good and useful post. Thanks. /nt Bragi Apr 2013 #55

Sigh.... Floyd_Gondolli Apr 2013 #28

DU needs a "Like" function... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #34

Shelter in Place ipfilter Apr 2013 #30

Because you are not bound by any law to stay inside? Rex Apr 2013 #32

"Shelter in place" is a warning used here every time there's refinery fire. Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #35

Um, all it means is "please stay in your houses". Arkana Apr 2013 #36

It's like a tornado siren or an mandatory hurricane evacuation jpak Apr 2013 #37

They asked for our help. We are giving it by staying inside. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #39

Talking points straight from Alex Jones... SidDithers Apr 2013 #40

Is anybody getting shot? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #41

Grow the fuck up. Zoeisright Apr 2013 #42

I actually lived under martial law for a period Skidmore Apr 2013 #44

Shelter in Peace = "Stay Inside, We're too Busy Protecting You to Babysit You" Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #45

Yes, that is the difference. And a big one. Hekate Apr 2013 #50

Here's another thread malaise Apr 2013 #47

yes. you are the only one. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2013 #51

BECAUSE ITS DIFFERENT AND YOU ARE A GRGRGGGGG!!11 cthulu2016 Apr 2013 #54

No 2nd amendment militias yet in sight Bragi Apr 2013 #57

"Shelter in Place" is an alert used in CA for rural brush fires for decades now... haele Apr 2013 #58