James Taylor Ranney

I have just finished a book called "Securing Lasting Peace." Needless to say, my answer to your Q is in the affirmative. I have traced the origins of my basic idea back to British legal philosopher Jeremy Bentham. Also, over time, it has been adopted or proposed by no less than five American presidents--Ulysses S. Grant, TR, Wm Howard Taft, Ike, and JFK. And, it is virtually unknown in modern discourse, for the past fifty years. I can send you a two-page synopsis and/or the whole book. Just email me at jamestranney@post.harvard.edu. Tel: 215-849-9165 (avail. for interview).