"In the interest of exploring different viewpoints, could you offer your perspective on whether the military being supervised by civilian leaders is a good thing?"
If I may offer my somewhat tentative opinion, it seems that things are functioning to a certain extentAlthough I don't have much knowledge about military operations, I suppose there are certain measures to ensure the smooth running of things.
While I am aware of my limited knowledge on this topic, I cannot ignore the nagging sense of discomfort I feel whenever news of military inadequacies and cover-ups reaches me.
The evidence I have seen suggests that this has a positive impactHowever, we must acknowledge that our country has been governed by civilians overseeing the military since its inceptionThough I cannot confirm that this is the best approach, it has been effective in practiceConsequently, I am inclined to tentatively endorse it. If I may offer my somewhat tentative opinion, it seems that things are functioning to a certain extentAlthough I don't have much knowledge about military operations, I suppose there are certain measures to ensure the smooth running of things. While I am aware of my limited knowledge on this topic, I cannot ignore the nagging sense of discomfort I feel whenever news of military inadequacies and cover-ups reaches me. I hesitate to provide a direct response, but it appears that the current approach is not leading to the outcomes we are hoping forThe role of Congress in approving military budgets indicates that civilian oversight is mandatory, although there could be certain cases in which increased freedom for the military might prove usefulAll in all, I believe the situation is less than ideal.