Talk:Iroh (United Forces general)/@comment-72.145.238.30-20120616190744/@comment-69.137.207.36-20120616192054

The United Republic didn't realize the severity of the revolution. They thought the police could handle the equalists. It would be like sending the military after the KKK. It is only when it becomes apparent that the situation is completely out of control that the military is sent in.