No parade Mr Trump

Our tradition is civilian control of the military.  Our founders didn't even like the idea of a standing army.  Times change.

Our republic doesn't need to display its power in our national capital.  We are confident of our power, and our principles.  Mr. Trump's desire for a big show - like Putin and Kim deploy - is another sign of his admiration for authoritarian figures, and tone deaf in our country.

Let's first account for the money that disappeared from the inauguration fund before we ask our fine military to march around for the pleasure of a clueless president.