I believe that a holistic approach to the way the United States goes to war should be instituted via a Constitutional Amendment. We, as Americans, are naive if we believe what has passed for wars has had anything to do with national security or defense. The United States fights wars because they are lucrative. As Smedley Butler once said "War is a Racket".
What we need is a Constitutional Amendment ... A War Amendment ... that insures everyone's skin is in the game. A draft, sure! But how about a mandatory, significant War tax on all Businesses and Individuals without tax exemption? How about a time limit set on the President's ability to enter a war without Congressional approval, say 30 days. How about mandating new elections for the President and all House and Senate members, despite time left in their terms, if they don't either declare formal war or withdraw troops in 60 days? How about a immediate, full funding of all VA programs for military personal, and spouses, including a GI Bill for returning vets? Not additional legislation to cover these needs, but immediate implementation upon formalized declaration of War. A package deal.
As I see it it is too easy to enter wars, and there is too much temptation to initiate one in certain sectors as it is .... sectors where is all gravy and no tears.
War should be made nearly impossible to enter in the first place.
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