Why Martial law is imminent in Britain?

Question

LONDON (AP) - Britain's new army chief called for a withdrawal of British troops from Iraq, warning that the military's presence there only exacerbates security problems, according to an interview published Thursday.

Gen. Richard Dannatt described British Prime Minister Tony Blair's Iraq policies as "naive," declaring that while Iraqis might have welcomed coalition forces following the ouster of Saddam Hussein, the good will has since evaporated after years of violence.

The British military should "get ourselves out sometime soon because our presence exacerbates the security problems," Dannatt said in an interview with the Daily Mail released on the tabloid's Web site. "Whatever consent we may have had in the first place" from the Iraqi people "has largely turned to intolerance," he was quoted as saying.

The British government has not yet set a timetable for the departure of its 7,500 troops from Iraq.

Answer 1

How does this make martial law "imminent" in Britain?

Answer 2

This has nothing to do with martial law. Britain should get out of this shameful situation. Our country has not been know through history as a cowardly nation until we attacked a completely defenseless country that had posed no threat to us. I'm embarrassed these days to tell people I'm British. End it before we get an even worse reputation.

Answer 3

Your question does not make sense. You have quoted words spoken by a soldier employed by the British government, he is talking about Iraq. Iraq is a far cry from the Britain. How you surmised from the article you have quoted, that martial law in Britain is imminent, is beyond me!! Neither is anything to do with the other, and you obviously have no comprehension whatsoever of the situation. One final comment:- There will never be martial law in Great Britain. You can quote me on that!

Answer 4

Because you guys gave up your guns without a fight.