We live in a Country where we have no policy that says a Nation must attack us before we consider attacking them.  We live in a Country where all sides need not agree on war in order to go to war.  These are simple and reasonable demands that can do a lot to end the next war now. 

In 2008, former Secretaries of State formed a commission to investigate the War Powrers Act and the Presidential Right to Use Force.  The findings of the War Powers Commission found that current rules interupt cooperation between executive and legislative branches of government at times when we the people need such cooperation the most. 

Your Congressman and Senator likely has stated that He/She agrees with the findings of the War Powers Commission, yet they do nothing to make the findings binding.  Ask them to do so.  Write your own letter or use some of the wording provided below:

To:
Subject: Make findings of the War Powers Commission binding

Please create and enact legislation based on the findings of the War Powers Commission. This commission headed by former Secretaries  Christopher and  Baker contend that the War Powers Act of 1973 failed to promote cooperation between branches of government. 

Make it that the President may not use force without the agreement of the People of the United States.  Do not let the finding of the War Powers Commission go unanswered and unattended.  Make this law now for the good of your People.

Sincerely,

                                                                             
(name) 
                                                                         
(town)

                                                       
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