Those that stand opposed

Those that stand opposed
To war for whatever reason
Cannot, in the land of democracy,
Complain
When their legally elected
Representatives commit them to a war
Which they don't really want to fight
On which, in the end they have no say.

And those who do not oppose
But wish to have a hand in
Cannot, in the land of secrecy,
Complain
When their legally elected betters
Commit them to a pre-emptive strike
Which they would like to vote on
And where, in the end they have no say.