Are they stealing, looting, or racketeering? -> gang
Are they trying to protect property from these activities, or guard people as they engage in recovery activities? -> militia
Labels aside, the whole story is nonsense:
> The North Carolina National Guard told CBS News in a statement on Monday that it had "no reports of our soldiers or airmen encountering any armed militia, any threats and any type of combatants. We are continuing to serve all those counties in need of our assistance."
> ...
> "The initial report stated there was a truck load of militia that was involved," the sheriff's office said. "However, after further investigation, it was determined Parsons acted alone and there were no truck loads of militia going to Lake Lure."
Are they stealing, looting, or racketeering? -> gang
Are they trying to protect property from these activities, or guard people as they engage in recovery activities? -> militia
Labels aside, the whole story is nonsense:
> The North Carolina National Guard told CBS News in a statement on Monday that it had "no reports of our soldiers or airmen encountering any armed militia, any threats and any type of combatants. We are continuing to serve all those counties in need of our assistance."
> ...
> "The initial report stated there was a truck load of militia that was involved," the sheriff's office said. "However, after further investigation, it was determined Parsons acted alone and there were no truck loads of militia going to Lake Lure."
So not a gang and not a militia... One guy.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fema-crews-relocate-reported-th...