Posted by (+10381) 10 years ago
In the past 50-60 years we become far too accustomed to Presidents side stepping the Constitution in order to wage war (or engage in war-like activities, if you want to exercise a bit of wiggle room). Even when in instances where there is no formal declaration that a state of war exits, the Congress has a constitutional role / duty to play in this - and it should called upon to do so.
And yes . . . I know. This is the Do-nothingest Congress in recent memory, but maybe the time has come for this Congress to step up to the plate and earn its keep. If we are to attack Syria, let us do so after Congress in solemn session has so resolved.
"The Authority to 'Declare War': A Power Barack Obama Does Not Have"
--Garrett Epps
THE ATLANTIC
Aug 30 2013
http://www.theatlantic.co...ve/279212/
And yes . . . I know. This is the Do-nothingest Congress in recent memory, but maybe the time has come for this Congress to step up to the plate and earn its keep. If we are to attack Syria, let us do so after Congress in solemn session has so resolved.
"The Authority to 'Declare War': A Power Barack Obama Does Not Have"
--Garrett Epps
THE ATLANTIC
Aug 30 2013
http://www.theatlantic.co...ve/279212/