I submit that the power to start, and conduct, any war or military operation solely rest on the shoulders of Congress. Presidents have contravened the first article of the Constitution which grants solely to Congress the power to “declare war and raise and support the armed forces.” I’m done waiting for scholars and commentators to argue what the founding fathers’ original intention, while Presidents are allowed to secretly conduct wars under the world’s, and our, nose. Speaking in treacheries, like “Congress can DECLARE whatever they want. We’re the ones in command.”

So, I propose, only Congress – by a vote of 2/3 in both the House and Senate, with the President maintaining veto power – can start, begin amassing forces for, invoke the military planning and tactics necessary to, decide to continue, and especially end, any war, conflict or military intervention and/or operation. To end a war requires the vote of a simple majority in both the House and Senate.

I don’t see this as making the end of every war too abrupt. I see it as added considerations, which Presidents and politicians should absolutely consider before conducting any war. First of all, that their war may end before they can get satisfaction from a vicious, bloody quagmire ending – those we’ve become so used to seeing.

In addition, we’d be putting an end to the massive military expenditure that this country incurs, second only to Social Security spending and, the veritable multiple of any other country. Now, we might join those countries of the world that haven’t spent trillions on their military and were able to focus on improving their economy, assist the needy and begin solving the problems most of us have experienced, first-hand.

I believe that all of the ideas, here on Egora, can be enacted easily and readily funded, simply through the elimination of that vast portion of military spending that holds the nation back. And I propose that this submission be drafted into future congressional legislation and introduced, unlike the War Powers Resolution, during the term of a President who’s open to a more rational, humane method, of beginning what is the most horrific and brutal act on this Earth: that not only constitutes evil but contains all other evils within’t.

So, this idea will not only pave the way for a more just, anti-expansionist doctrine, but a significant amount of welfare and well-being, which could support all the ideas on Egora, as well as every necessary social program to promote the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of every citizen.