Dbapig: I remember pictures of a Korean store owner standing on top of his store with an AR-15 rifle during the ’92 riots. Interestingly, his store went unmolested.

Having worked with the Korean military (ROK Marines), I can attest to not only their skills, but their attitude as well.

The ’92 riots were an absolute farce and indicative of what happens when the police and civil authorities dither. Here in Fallbrook during the fires, the CHP, Sheriff’s Office and USMC did an excellent job, but were undermanned for the mission. With the majority of National Guard forces already tasked or depleted from several years of continued reposting to Iraq, we’re not in a very position (here in CA) if things go into the ditch.