To those who have served or are currently serving...

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

No, you're charged with the defense of the country from foreign powers, the police are charged with the defense of the people from internal threats.

No, our oath says "all enemies, foreign and domestic".

'"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

http://www.history.army.mil/faq/oaths.htm