What's This? Comments by Candidates on Possible us of US Troops agains those who disagree?

This is a little scary, I'd be more than a little interested in an explanation

clipped from www.commondreams.org Veterans Group Opposes Combat Brigade's Permanent US Assignment "It is a sad day for America when government prepares to protect itself by using the military on its own citizens." WASHINGTON - October 9 - A national veterans' organization sent a letter to the House and Senate leadership today expressing "grave concern" that an active duty combat brigade has been permanently assigned to a post on U.S. soil. Citing a little-noticed article posted September 30 on the Army Times website, Veterans For Peace said the Pentagon's unprecedented move assigned the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team to NorthCom, a joint command established in 2002, for a 12-month assignment.