I'm familiar with the Constitution. You are missing my point.
The Federal Gov. must provide for a common defense, which is what this is.
This new war is certainly different from anything we have ever faced.
Enemy soldiers who do not wear uniforms and have brought the concept of "total war" to our very shores.
Who hide in our villages and cities, (even in Oregon), disguised as us. Using our system against us.
I'm not happy about the expanding powers of the Feds. In a righteous person's hands it is one thing, but power courrupts, and what about the next administration? Kind of the devil we know Vs the devil we do not know.
Is the solution to handcuff those providing for our defense? Damn, this is a tough one.