[DiogenesLamp]

Do you mean to say the power to declare War?

Sure. Ever hear of the "War" on drugs? How about the "War" on Terror?

Drug dealers and Terrorists are a lot alike in regards to the Nation's ability to attack and destroy them. They may not be a nation state, but they are agents of destruction and our constitution authorizes us to destroy them.

[Lurker]

Seek help. And education. I’d recommend the mental health help first, though.

If its a “war” then why isn’t the 101st Airborne conducting operations domestically?

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[ConservingFreedom]

Do you mean to say the power to declare War?

Sure. Ever hear of the "War" on drugs?

Also the War on Poverty = poverty certainly has a body count, so it also falls under your "umbrella" of the Defense Clause.