[Non-Sequitur]

the power to "raise military forces for the common defense".

I don't see where that phrase is found in the Constitution. Is that an implied power? I see where Congress can fund an an army and a navy, but not an air force. Must be illegal then, since only explicit powers are allowed in your world.

[stand watie]

oddly enough, i think you'll find that the COAST GUARD isn't mentioned by name either. nobody but a FOOL or a DUNCE would question that armed force's existence either. (the USCG was in existence when the Constitution was written.)

care to "rethink" this SILLY argument of yours, too??? (it's NOT the FIRST DUMB argument you've tried to sell on FR, but it's close to being the LEAST believable.)

free dixie,sw