During the time of the Revolution, there were two types of militia. One was reviled and called the "Special" militia which was similar to our National Guard of today. It was not trusted as it was a governmenty entity. The respected militia was simply groups of ordinary citizens who may or may not have had any involvement with any government entity. This revered type then is the reviled type today.

The cops already started knocking in New Orleans during Katrina. Amazing no cops were killed.