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To: Polybius
An idea whose time has arrived, if we are indeed at war, as I believe we are. And has the President has said we are.

At the same rime, a formal Declaration of War would not be out of order.

2 posted on 11/01/2001 4:04:33 AM PST by John Valentine
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To: John Valentine
John Valentine said . . . "At the same rime, a formal Declaration of War would not be out of order."

The ability to declare war against a non-nation has been the subject of much controversy. But many Congress critters want to be able to give President Bush the congressional authority to carry out hostilities against terrorist groups as he sees fit.

A Declaration of War would automatically invoke the War Powers Act and allow him to effectively use military tribunals as one measure, however, he would not be limited to just that means. Marshall Law could delegate those powers to civilian, government elected or appointed officials.

I am for the use of military tribunals - give 'em a fair trial, then go out and shoot the bas*ards (if found guilty).

FReeregards . . .


21 posted on 11/16/2001 1:08:49 PM PST by gatorman
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