That’s the argument? They didn’t vote, so don’t blame them? People are busy. I get it. But they don’t get to say “I sat it out, but I don’t support what’s happening.” At best, they don’t give a shit what happens. And guess what: that can be a two-way street.
While the National Guard also serves as a federal reserve component, it operates under the authority of the state governor. The governor of each state is the commander-in-chief of their National Guard. When activated for federal missions, the National Guard comes under the command of the PRESIDENT.