Bring back the war declaration

During the House of Representatives debate and vote on the National Defense Authorization Act early this month, lawmakers had their best chance in years to knock their heads together and talk war and peace. With several amendments on the floor dealing explicitly with the power to declare war, one would hope the chamber will use the experience as a wake-up call to press on and start to take these matters far more seriously.

It’s time for Congress to stop shying from its responsibility.