The American Legion [Volume 152, No. 2 (February 2002)]
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By Adrian Cronauer departments | 4 vet voice 8 Commander's Message Miracles made possible 10 Big issues Federal funding for Amtrak 46 Living well Stroke prevention and patient blood donations. 48 Washington watch Patriotism vs. art, homeless center controversy, anti-Americanism in schools, faux hunters and targeting Gadhafi. 50 Legion News Blue Star Banners, American Legion Wireless, defense of the Pledge of Allegiance and a veteran's dying wish. COVER: At the center of the gun-control debate is the 54 Comrades Second Amendment. Many gun owners insist that Parting Shots 64 owning a firearm is the birthright of every law-abiding American citizen; opponents say that argument is based on a faulty understanding of the Constitution. Corbis The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.7 million members. These wartime veterans, working through 15,000 community-level posts, dedi- cate themselves to God and Country and traditional American values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youth. February 2002 1 The American Legion Magazin | * * * NEW FOR MEMBER FAMILIES * * * * * I THE ANAMERICAN Announcing the Official Veterans Commemora eion Le For God mid Country L-LL LtLCl^L" LULL M W 700 N. Pennsylvania St. i With Yourfour Name, YeanYears of Service P.O. Service Br mbhm: em BOX 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 (317) 630-1200 http://www.legion.org ©€l National commander Richard J. Santos Published frestniBig a MStoy fodts/ KkHb so spead it is by The American Legion US. ptOwfei (05467250. This OffkM Vefensw EDITORIAL Cumwtmii utive hagars yosr zenke to gantry md Editor John Raughter pevMts b useful tool you wi£ carry everyday. 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