03.03.08
A proposal for a change in our government. Part III.
The War Powers Act
What a load of crock!
The act of going to war, whether it is an actual declaration of war against another sovereign nation, to answer the call of an ally, or a “border action”, is the realm of congressional power only. The presidency can certainly request it of congress however the decision must be with congress only.
The unconstitutional law called the War Powers Act or the War Powers Resolution must be repealed to return balance to our checks and balances system.
The framers of our constitution well understood that there needed to be clear, concise lines of power with each branch of government in charge of its sphere with no legal way to use power from one of the other spheres. Allowing the president to send troops into war situations with out congress approving is, in my mind, tantamount to treason.
Congress is complicit in allowing this unconstitutional law to remain on the books. Yes, I have read the arguments of why it has not been overturned in the courts. It is still a load of crock!
