The Third Amendment to the United States Constitution, which forbids the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime without the owner's consent, is a constitutional artifact better left in the 1700s. Born out of fear of British redcoats and royal overreach, this amendment may have served a purpose once—but today, it stands in the way of both national unity and common sense. We should repeal it and allow soldiers to be quartered in civilian homes—even during peacetime and even without consent—because, quite frankly, it would be a win for everyone involved.

Let’s start with the obvious: our soldiers are national treasures—brave, disciplined, and yes, incredibly attractive. You’ve seen them in uniform. The dedication to fitness, the confidence, the haircut that says, “I could storm a beach or do your dishes”—it’s no wonder many Americans swoon at a military presence. Why shouldn’t we get to experience that up close? Imagine the morale boost of coming home from work to find a polite, physically flawless Marine doing push-ups in your living room. Civic duty never looked so good.

Beyond aesthetics, there are practical benefits. Our military often struggles with housing resources, and many Americans live in homes with spare rooms gathering dust. Why let a guest bedroom sit empty when it could house a perfectly chiseled defender of freedom? This would reduce the strain on military budgets and promote a culture of shared sacrifice and community spirit. Also, let’s be honest—if we can share Wi-Fi with neighbors we barely know, we can handle sharing our space with someone who could carry us out of a fire with one arm.

More importantly, repealing the Third Amendment would symbolize a return to unity in a time of national division. It would say: we are not just a nation of rights, but of responsibility, generosity—and, occasionally, lucky cohabitation arrangements.

So yes, the Third Amendment was important once. But today, it’s keeping hardworking, gorgeous soldiers out of the homes of patriotic citizens who would welcome them with open arms (and a towel). Let’s repeal it, for the good of the country—and the view.