Quote Originally Posted by lars573
So Bush signs one bad piece of legislation (Comissions Act) and one good piece (this one) on the same day. The guy can't do anything right. Still being able to put troops anywhere in the country at the sole discression of the federal executive is only a good thing.
I would see it as a good thing, if the president didn't have sole power. I really think Congress should have to authorize this decision before it is a made. I have always been a fan of a stronger central government, weaker state governments, and less power to the executive branch.