American involvement in conflits

War has been present for all of mankind’s recorded history. It has always been an important piece of humankind. For most of that time there have been rules, written or unspoken, that regulate how wars are waged. Rules like these can be seen throughout history, including the Spartan Code, The Bible, and the Geneva Convention. There are today many rules and regulations about what is legal in war and what is non permissible, there is even an international criminal court, in Hague, that deals with war crimes. Many groups fight for and advocate for rules of war to be implemented all around the world, to try and keep it civil and prevent atrocities.
The United States generally follows the international rules of war. Whether they are from treaties signed with other countries or decisions by the United Nation(UN) or North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO), the United States generally complies. In domestic law, there are many different rules, regulations, and rulings that affect the United States involvement in war. However, many of these are contradictory or unclear and useless. The many laws and codes are often impediments when action is necessary. The only way to circumnavigate the bureaucratic red tape that so impedes the process, is to change the supreme law of the land. An amendment to the constitution that clearly defines the rules for starting, conducting, and ending a war, must be passed to safeguard our nation’s independence and security.
War has always been a focal point in our nations history. So much so that Mark Twain once said “God invented war so Americans would learn geography”. His words were obviously meant as irony, but the sentiment rings true. War is a very important part of American culture. Americans care about...

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...tten so the understanding might change some, as it should as the nation advances, but the underlying principles would remain the same.
A amendment similar to the one described is necessary to safeguard this nation security. It can not continue to act the way it has in matters of foreign conflict. It can not be ruled by the whims of public opinion that can so quickly and easily change. However it should also not be ruled by an athourtain style government. A balance must be struck. The might that America possesses can not be thrown about by public opinion. It must be guided by the same principles that guide the rest of the country. These principles are what made us, the idea of freedom. This freedom must be protected, and spread where it is welcomed. War will probably continue to be with us, so it is necessary that we continue to be able to meet it and deal with it.