"戦争はその果実を収穫する政府ではなく、その負担を支えるために労働と財産を提供する人々の権限によってのみ宣言されるべきである。"
— James Madison
Simplified Meaning:
The idea is that the decision to go to war should be made by the citizens, not the government leaders. This is because it's the common people who will have to handle the hard work, suffer, and bear the costs of war. For example, soldiers and their families experience the loss and hardship, while ordinary taxpayers fund the war. But often, the people in power, like politicians, do not face these same struggles and might benefit from the outcomes of war, such as gaining more control or resources. If regular people had the final say, there would likely be fewer wars, as they directly feel the negative effects. So, involving citizens in making decisions about war ensures that those who suffer the most from it have a voice in whether or not it happens.
