For the delegates to the Continental Congress in 1776 -- as for Lincoln and Roosevelt in subsequent centuries -- patriotism and the laws of war went hand in hand. Since the revolution, Americans have helped shape a law of war that advanced the nation's interests. In moments of great crisis, our finest leaders have forged a powerful union between the security of the nation and the laws of war. It's a lesson from the first July 4 that we could sorely use again this year.

Since this administration doesn't recognize any laws, let alone any laws of war, we won't see any change or recognition of such. By doing what they want and disregarding any said or unsaid laws of war, we also forfeit security.