No democratic oversight of the power to wage war - On Line Opinion
Governments have a right and duty to pursue national interests. But they also have a responsibility to respect community values and the two are often in conflict.
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Governments have a right and duty to pursue national interests. But they also have a responsibility to respect community values and the two are often in conflict.
The Global Posture Review is another reminder that Congress must reclaim its war powers.
Being called in to help. how long will it take for those ships to get from norfolk to the state of texas? >> reporter: it's going to take a couple days, two amphibious warships. they will come with significant ability. the main thing they can do is stay offshore, fly their helicopters over the impact area. they're going to have anywhere from 200 to 400 marines with them, but they don't have to live off this devastated community. they're going to come with their own food, water, housing. they stay on board the ship, they fly back and forth. your previous guest was talking about this. get enough...