Monday, September 2, 2013

Two questions to ponder as war with Syria is considered

The first is the practical question: Is it the right thing to do?

The second is the constitutional question: Does the president have the constitutional power to do so without congressional approval?

These will guide our approach to both public policy making and understanding the US Constitution in 2305, though we should kick this up in 2306 also. I'll post a few items related to the debate as they emerge.