[Real Cynic No More]

I have difficulty understanding why it is a problem that politics cannot be a component in a major policical decision involving possible war with Iraq, but the most crucial internal decisions our legislators make - i.e., approving judicial nominations - can be politicized without repurcussion.

I'm just a naive old member of the VRWC. Can anyone help me to understand this?

[SJackson]

I have difficulty understanding why it is a problem that politics cannot be a component in a major policical decision...

It would seem to me that war is essentially a political decision, that's why the founders placed the military under civilian control.