More Brilliance from JackAZ Harper

Following up my earlier post on SCR1006, I took the time to check the facts on Sen. Jack Harper's claim that there are "23 states" who have state defense forces just like the one he is proposing for Arizona. The plain and simple truth is Harper doesn't know what he's talking about. I.M.H.O., there is no way Harper could have done a-n-y serious research into his claim. For someone who pontificates on the importance of telling the truth and how no one should be trusted at the Capitol who doesn't tell the truth, Harper is quite loose with the truth.

Here is the short version of what I found:

State-by-State Summary

Number of states examined: 23

Number of states with State Defense Forces specifically cited in state Constitution: None

Number of states where State Defense Force is under Legislature “direction:” None

Number of states where State Defense Force membership and organization is determined by a committee of the Legislature: None

Number of states where the State Defense Force is always active: None

Number of states where active State Defense Force members are not paid: None

Number of states that reimburse expenses of members of the State Defense Force: None

Number of states where State Defense Force is 100% exempt from the UCMJ or state equivalent: None

Number of states with discussion of sexual orientation policies: None

Number of states where State Defense Force CAN be called to federal service: 13

Number of states that exempt State Defense Force from federal service: 10

Conclusion

Number of states with a State Defense Force with an “identical force to SCR1006:” None