David Gentilli News Today

Rather than change a law that safeguards the liberties of U.S.citizens, the principles of federalism, and the balance ofcivil-military relations, Congress and the Administration shouldimprove integration of the Guard Reserve, create a Navy Guard, andreorganize part of the National Guard for new missions. These stepswill make the nation better prepared for the next Katrina.

A new definition of "human security" being promoted at the U.N.,which includes guaranteeing everything from a minimum income toprotection from violence and the loss of traditions and values,could undermine fundamental principles of sovereignty,accountability, and national security. The U.S. government mustresist language in U.N. declarations, resolutions, and agreementsthat embraces a faulty understanding of security.

A hollow force lacks the resources to provide trained and readyforces, to support ongoing operations, and to modernize. Today'smilitary is not hollow, but it could become so in a decade or lessif funding for the military isn't adequate. There are already signsthat defense funding is lacking as services like the Air Force andthe National Guard are forced to make difficult choices. To preventa hollow force in the future, the government must focus on theright modernization efforts, while ...

As the leader of the free world, the United States must reinvigorate the American tradition of freedom at the U.N. and other international organizations.