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@9K99V29 from Florida answered…21hrs21H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Such decisions would ideally be made through national referendum; but until the status quo is changed to require the app…

@9MJZ5DL from California answered…22hrs22H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I don't think the president should have that much power; to have one person be in control of something of such a large s…

@9MJWSS4 from Michigan answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No, unless there is a threat against us, and still go through a process to approve the authorization.

@9MJJDC8 from Georgia answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The current system where the president can but has a limit where they cannot continue without congressional approval

@9MJHGWS from Kansas answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I agree in making quick work of terrorism but in spite of that they should be 100% sure of an acutal threat as a ton of…

@9MJB82J from Utah answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The president should be allowed to use military action for a certain amount of time before Congress steps in. I think th…

@9MJ9NQM from Idaho answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes. But if it is used as a excuse for something that the president did with the army without the Congress knowing then…

@9MHZLGK from Florida answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The president has use of the Marines for a limited period. If the campaign warrants more military presence, let congres…

@9MHYHML from Minnesota answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No, and in the future it should be for a set amount of time expire and then revert back for approval.

@9MHQPBH from Mississippi answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The President should have to convene the Joint Chiefs of Staff for decisions requiring swift action/higher clearance and…

@9MHJBZS from Arizona answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes and no, in emergencies we should be able to do what we need to do but in none emergencies, it should go through cong…

@9MHDH7Q answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I think that it's really situational, like force might be needed but congress should at the very least be AWARE.

@9MHC7NY from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Depends on what the circumstances, if they attack US troops or any other allies and or their troops no, otherwise yes

@9MH9HFM from Iowa answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

in some cases this would be useful, but having this much power can lead to the abuse of it and unnecessary

@9MH983M from Nevada answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

the only instance where the president can use military force against Al-Qaeda is when a direct attack happens.

@9MH83WT from Pennsylvania answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

If absolutely needed then yes but there are more terrorist groups out there other than Al-Qaeda so focus on them too

@9MH5JNW from North Dakota answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I think the president should be able to authorize attacks but must consult with congress before any action is taken.

@9MH55ZR from Illinois answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

yes they should unless in case of emergency such as severe threat to the nation then no they shouldnt

@9MGY83T from New Jersey answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

If we were attacked yes. If a conflict is erupting or on going and we are backing up our allys yes we should have congre…

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