Just a quick rant that has been accumulating since the Truthers stepped up their propaganda and as the fringe lunatics get wound up approaching the election:
It’s not “marshal” law, you idiots. Unless you’re referring to the movie or the comic books, in which case, you’re fine. Did you think some guy named Marshal wrote the legislation that allows the government to temporarily permit military authority to override civilian law? You’re embarrassing yourselves. Turn off your computer and go read a history or civics book. Preferably both. Come back when if you get a clue.
UPDATED: Since some people are finding this post via search engine for “marshal law” I’ll throw you a bone. It’s “martial law.” “Martial” as in “military or warlike.” Here’s the current wiki definition:
Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice.
Wait … are you sure? When Marshal Dylan took ballet in Gunsmoke, are you saying he wasn’t practicing marshal arts?
Yeah, never mind. You’re right. It’s not “marshal law”. =)
LOL
Of course, where Gunsmoke is concerned, all bets are off. Dylan can do anything he wants; he’s John the Baptist to Chuck Norris’ Jesus, right?
::: waiting for the lightning to strike me :::
There are a few pet peeves of mine regarding the language – one is my pernicious habit of using “it’s” instead of “its” for example. But “marshal” law just puts me over the edge for some reason.