We affirm the principles of peace through strength and call for the rebuilding of our armed services to defend our nation. The United States of America should only be involved in armed conflicts when there is a clear and present threat to our safety or vital national interest. It is the right of the United States Congress alone to declare war. It is the right of every citizen to be a conscientious objector for any reason. (U.S. Constitution: Preamble; Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11, 12, & 13. Bill of Rights: 1st & 2nd Amendments; Utah Constitution: Article 1, Section 4)
Original Plank
We affirm the principles of peace through strength and call for the rebuilding of our armed services to defend our nation. The United States of America should only be involved in armed conflicts when there is a clear and present threat to our safety or vital national interest. It is the right of the United States Congress alone to declare war. It is the right of every citizen to be a conscientious objector for any reason. (U.S. Constitution: Preamble; Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11, 12, & 13. Bill of Rights: 1st & 2nd Amendments; Utah Constitution: Article 1, Section 4)
Proposed Changes
We affirm the principles of peace through strength and call for the rebuilding of our armed services to defend our nation. The United States of America should only be involved in armed conflicts when there is a clear and present threat to our safety or vital national interest. It is the right of the United States Congress alone to declare war. It is the right of every citizen to be a conscientious objector for any reason. (U.S. Constitution: Preamble; Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11, 12, & 13. Bill of Rights: 1st & 2nd Amendments; Utah Constitution: Article 1, Section 4)
Proposed Final Version
We affirm the principles of peace through strength and call for the rebuilding of our armed services to defend our nation. The United States of America should only be involved in armed conflicts when there is a clear and present threat to our safety or vital national interest. It is the right of the United States Congress alone to declare war. It is the right of every citizen to be a conscientious objector for any reason. (U.S. Constitution: Preamble; Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11, 12, & 13. Bill of Rights: 1st & 2nd Amendments; Utah Constitution: Article 1, Section 4)