> -----Original Message-----
> From: George Kaytor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 1:02 PM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: RE: Waaay OT: US elections (soap boxish)
>
>
> I don't know. If I had all the answers I'd be richer then bill gates :).
Sorry George, I didn't mean to dump on you but I always get nervous when folks
start talking about changing the structure of our government.
The position of commander-in-chief belongs in the hands of the President because
he is our highest elected official. The military is therefore effectively under
civilian control (no person actively serving in the military may run for or hold
an elected office). Countries that do not have such a system seem to be
terminally in danger of military coups.
> Maybe the chief of staffs? Maybe abolish the chief of staff which is
> political appointed( I think not sure).
Yes, by the President.
> How about having the highest ranking
> officer in each branch get together and vote for a chief. That chief has
> full control over military actions.
That would put the control of the military back into military hands - a very
dangerous exercise.
>When the majority of congress votes to
> enter a conflict, the chief takes over.
Congress has the power to declare war, not send the military into conflict (not
the same). Only the president can order troops into battle.
> This way you have an expert leading
> the operation instead of a novice.
>
> -George
>
I would sooner have a novice that I or my countrymen voted for than an 'expert'
that no-one voted for. The system ain't broke (on that issue, anyway) so don't
fix it.
-- Bruce
P.S. The purpose of debate is to enlighten, not to argue incessantly. I
sincerely hope nobody will interpret my remarks as insulting to anyone.
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