Do you really think that anyone ordered that? Do you think the President, or Governor of Ohio said, &quot;You know what? Shoot the peaceful protestors!&quot; Of course not. A few Guardsmen panicked and started shooting in a stressful situation (you really shouldn&#x27;t use the National Guard for police work unless they&#x27;re MPs). I&#x27;d bet money no one above the rank of Corporal was involved in the decision, and probably no one above PFC.