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REMODELING YOOR PORTFOLIO By Eric Tyson

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EYES OI\l THE IRS By Donald Lambm The Internal Revenue Service took some bold steps in 1998, but were they in the right direction? 20

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THE WAR FOR RECRUITS By Alan W. Dowd High schools across America have shrunk military numbers by closing their doors on recruiters. ^ D CPA R T M E N T S

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Regarding Michael Medved's article Much of the blame for the rapidly because of it. about public attitudes toward popular declining respect for our flag, anthem - Clyde E. Albert, Hayward, Calif. culture ("Politicians vs. Hollywood and country belongs to our homes and

Heavyweights," February), I only hope schools, where little if any American- the people who pro- ism is taught. Indeed, I have heard that Time (or flag amendment duce motion pic- some high schools have academic mate- Someone asked me the other day tures will take to rial teaching that America was the what I thought of the proposed amend- heart some of his aggressor in World War II. We of our ment to the Constitution that would

thoughts and clean local Honor Guard recently stopped make it illegal to desecrate the U.S. Flag. up their acts. participating in certain parades due to My first reaction was, "I thought there Families should wholesale disrespect of the flag by was one." If I remember my American be able to attend onlookers as we walk by. history classes correctly, we've had pres- movies together -James E. Weaver, Lady Lake. Fla. idents who actually broke off diplomatic without being sub- relations with countries that allowed their jected to unneces- people to bum the American Flag. sary vulgarity and The way things should he I guess times have changed and gore. We all abhor censorship, but every I am terribly offended by a few many people feel, like some of my more business that affects the public directly Olympic athletes' disrespectful actions liberal friends, that passing laws to pro- must be aware of what is good taste and toward the U.S. Flag. Those athletes tect the flag would be a violation of their what is not. Public attitudes change, as appear young enough that they've most right to free speech or their right to Iree- many retail stores have learned the hard likely never been taught respect for the dom of expression. They almost had me way. Wake up, Hollywood! flag, the Constitution, the rights of oth- convinced until I talked to another

-Lowell Haherer, Arlington Heights, 111. ers and many of the other values my friend, who laughed at their arguments. generation holds dear. I seriously doubt He said breaking a minor law is the they've ever been taught the importance entire point of civil disobedience. Pass- Keep politics out of movies of the sacrifices made by so many to ing a law to protect the flag would no Thank you for the article "Politicians protect and defend this country, our way more infringe on people's right to vs. Hollywood Heavyweights." The of life and one of our most important protest than a "No Trespassing" sign. If best thing these people could do for symbols of freedom. Sure, the flag is a protesters don't feel strongly enough their careers is keep their mouths shut piece of cloth, but it's much more signif- about the cause to break some minor regarding politics. Maybe if some of icant to some of us. laws, then they're not committed them served in the military, they would Perhaps the time has come for us to enough to be protesting in the first place. have a different view. I'm at the point consider going back to some of the old Is it too much to ask a protester to now where I watch few movies, and ways: prayer in schools and the reciting suffer the consequences of his actions? I Tm not alone. of the Pledge of Allegiance every morn- would never interfere with a person's Regarding the childish remarks of ing before classes begin. I was required right to express himself in any way. But, Alec Baldwin and others who said they as in all things, actions beget reactions. would leave the country if Bush were Take responsibility for what you do, just president, I'd like to buy them a one- WE WANT YOUR OPINIOiyS like your brothers and sisters did when way ticket to a country of my choice. they went off to some strange land to - Steve Kapp. Grove, Okla. The American Legion Magazine fight for your right to protest. welcomes letters concerning articles Let's pass the flag amendment for all that appear in the publication. Letter those who gave up so much for us. Let writers also encouraged to submit An America dlvMed are us have this one thing, for all we have photographs of themselves for I found much in Michael Medved's done for this country. possible publication with their letters. piece with which I agree. But he lost - Steve Newton, Clever, Mo. Be sure to include your hometown me in his last paragraph when he and a daytime phone number for bigshots claimed the Hollywood verification. All letters are subject to would "lose in a landslide" if their lib- editing. Send your opinions to: Flag needs our devotion eral agendas were subjected to the It is inconceivable that a nation such as Tlie American Legion iVIagazine judgment of the American voter. ours would put the mindset of a few P.O. Box 1055 If ever there was an opportunity for above the rights of a vast majority. But we indianapoils, iN 46206 American voters to validate and have taken the preservation of liberty and You can also contact us via e- restore our traditional values and stood on it for our own self-gratification. mail directly or through the World social standards, the November presi- The American Flag is not a symbol Wide Web: dential election was it. But instead of this nation but a symbol of what it what we got was an American public e-maii: [email protected] represents, its ideals and the dedication evenly split. internet: iittp://www.legion.org of a few to preserve them. To desecrate

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© Arthritis Research Corp. 2000 'These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any di the personal liberties of those who paid a ommend surgery and radiologists will heavy price to preserve freedom for all. More criminals, more jails recommend radiation. The motto rings out: "Some gave all, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-III., wants With the help of more than 20 doc- all gave some." Yet we should remem- things both ways ("Should the Death tors and several prostate cancer sur- ber that many have given none. It is Penalty Be Abolished?" Big Issues, Feb- vivors, I have put together a book from this group that the so-called law of ruary). He says, "If punishment and pro- with chapters on all major treatments. the land decrees that their voices be tecting society are the issue, then life in It can be read for free online at heard above all others and that their sup- prison accomplishes both." Then he says www.prostatepointers.org/prostate/ posed right to besmirch our brethren has we spend $35 billion operating prisons lay/apilgrim. been violated. The idea of freedom of and $7 billion building new prisons - Aubrey Pilgrim, Long Beach, Calif. speech has been transgressed to the level annually, and that our money would be that all expression is included. better spent on jobs and education. But hasn't our right to expression Where do we put these heinous murder- Earley represents hest been violated as well? Hasn't our right to ers for life? As the nation's population Thank you for the article on Charity freedom of speech been impaired by grows, so does the number of criminals Adams Earley ("Special Delivery," Janu- allowing a symbol of our expression, the and the need for more prisons. Make up ary), who richly deserves this focus. She flag, to be defiled? We are not given the your mind, Jesse. truly represents the best of women who same consideration as veterans, defenders - Dick Gurley, Naples, Fla. have served in the military since the of the rights that people cling to so dearly. Revolutionary War and who continue to We are a nation "of the people, by serve valianfly and competentiy today. the people and for the people." The time Give killer What he fears - Lynn Ashley, Forest Park, Ohio for asking our nation's leaders to do The answer to the question posed to something should end, and the time to Rep. George Gekas, R-Pa., and Rep. tell them what has to be done has come. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., regarding the Too much with too little We have the power given to us to effect death penalty is quite simple - give the I wish to commend National Com- change. Contact your senators and rep- convicted killer a choice. Does he want mander Ray Smith for his excellent resentatives and tell them you want our the death penalty or does he want to analysis of the bombing of the USS Cole symbol of freedom protected. spend the rest of his life in prison? If the ("Decline of Military Might Hits Home,"

-James Rainwater, Thorntown, Ind. convicted killer requests the death January). From 1972 to 1974, 1 served as penalty, give him life in prison. If he operations officer and navigator aboard requests life in prison, give him the the USS Sacramento, one of the Navy's They knew the name death penalty. In other words, carry out largest supply vessels. We provided fuel, In 1958, I owned a TV sales and the sentence he fears most. ammunition and food stores to other repair store in Mobile, Ala. Next door - Stella L. Jatras. Sterling, Va. Navy vessels at sea under the protection was a shoe repair store owned by a World of the American Flag. Sending a Navy

War I veteran. He wanted to start up an ship into a known hostile port where American Legion Post, so we did just that Choose host treatment security was not provided by U.S. forces - Post 77, where I'm a charter member. Thank you for Phyllis Zauner's was unheard of then. Sadly, the Cole

Several years later, I was in Paris article "Prostate Cancer War tragedy demonstrates the danger of

with a German girl. I wanted to buy her Winnable" (February). You may have attempting to do too much with too little. the most beautiful party dress there. The saved many lives. Hopefully, our new administration will

French clerks were flabbergasted when I As pointed out, not continue this policy. attempted to pay with an American per- prostate cancer is - David C. Jarrett, Elizabethtown, Ky. sonal check. Soon the general manager curable if detect- showed up. "Who do you think you ed in time. Of all are?" he queried. cancers, it is one Let parents cnntml funds

As I fumbled with the numerous IDs of the easiest to Thank you for Armstrong Williams' in my billfold, the manager locked in on detect with the fine article ("School Vouchers: The Road one - my American Legion card. In a simple PSA blood to Better Education," January). Vouchers loud and exuberant voice, he said with test. are a simple idea: Put the money where broken English, "Ah, Legionnaire! Zauner men- the students are. We will have a better

Legionnaire!" I received hugs and kiss- tions the two dreaded side effects of education system when parents can direct es and was surrounded by the store's impotence and incontinence. These may the funds for their children's education staff. They played "The Star-Spangled not accompany every treatment. Several rather than teachers' unions. Banner" and "Dixie" for me, all at the options exist besides surgery, such as - W. Patrick Resen, San Ramon, Calif. same time. radiation, brachytherapy, seed implants

The German girl and I walked out and hormonal therapy. It is the man's of the store with the dress, thanks to body and his responsibility to choose the Teachers deserve suppnrt

The American Legion. The French treatment. However, it should be an When I read Armstrong Williams'

knew the name. informed choice. He should be aware opinion that "public schools . . . have no -Philip A. Mitchell, Las Vegas that most urological surgeons will rec- real incentive for success and no real

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mild to moderate and usually don't last longer than a tew hours. Some ot these side If you take any medicines that contain nitrates-either regularly or as true extent of the Navy's denial of ehecls are more likely to occur with higher doses. The most common side elfecis ot needed-you should never take VIAGRA. II you take VIAGRA with any nitrate fateful voyage. VIAGFiA are headache. Hushing of the lace, and upset stomach. Less common side responsibility for the medicine or recreational drug containing nitrates, your blood pressure could eftects that may occur are temporary changes in color vision (such as trouble telling suddenly drop lo an unsate level. You could get dizzy, taint, or even have a heart The big brass worked hard to keep the difference between blue and green objects or having a blue color tinge to them), attack or stroke. Nitrates are lound in many prescription medicines that are used to their hands clean after July 30, 1945, eyes being more sensitive lo light, or blurred vision. treat angina (chest pain due lo heart disease) such as:

In fare instances, men have reported an erection that lasts many hours. You should and they did it for 55 years. However, • nilroglycerin (sprays, ointments, skin patches or pastes, and tablets that

call a doctor immediately il you ever have an erection thai lasts more than 4 hours. are swallowed or dissolved in the mouth) the efforts of Capt. Charles McVay's

II nol treated right away permanent damage lo your penis could occur (see Hon • isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinilrate (tablets that are wallowed, 1 two sons and an 1 -year-old Florida stu- SexAHeclslheBodf). chewed, or dissolved in Ihe mouth)

Heart attack, stroke, irregular heart beats, and death have been reported rarely in dent finally succeeded in breaking the Nitrates are also lound in recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite men taking VIAGRA. Ivlost, but nol all, ol these men had heart problems belore ("poppers"). It you are not sure il any ol your medicines contain nitrates, or it you secrecy surrounding this terrible trail of

taking this medicine. II is not possible to determine whether these events were do not understand what nitrates are, ask your doctor or pharmacist. cover-up and injustice. directly related to VIAGRA VIAGRA is only tor patients with erectile dysfunction. VIAGRA is not tor newborns,

VIAGRA may cause other side effects besides those listed on this sheet. It you want I applaud Sen. John Warner, R-Va., for children, or women. Do not let anyone else take your VIAGRA. VIAGRA must be more information or develop any side eftects or symptoms you are concerned about, used only under a doctor's supervision. agreeing to conduct hearings on this inci- call your doctor What VIAGRA Does Not Do dent and The American Legion's Naval Accidental Overdose • VIAGRA does not cure erectile dyslunction. It is a treatment lor erectile Affairs Committee for its persistence. In case of accidental overdose, call your doctor right away. - Gregory R. Cooper, Falls Church, Va. • VIAGRA does nol protect you or your partner Irom gehing sexually Storing VIAGRA

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il it is right tor This sheet is only a summary. II you have any temporary lowering ol your blood pressure. You will need to have a thorough doctor can decide you. the Storm" (Fehruan), soldiers questions or want more inlormalion about VIAGRA, talk with your doctor or "After medical exam to diagnose your ereclile dyslunction and to lind out il you can safely

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the beginning of each year, problem or situation that is then fol- many of us make New Year's lowed by a suggestion as to how to cor-

resolutions. And usually we rect it. It consists of two parts: the pre- forget about them or put them amble (description of the problem) and Atin the back of our minds, the resolving clause (how the local Post hoping no one will remind us or even the national organization of what we committed our- should solve the problem or support the selves to. For many of us, it's issue). The entire resolution should be just a silly game. one long, continuous sentence with the Well, the resolution process is no preamble clause(s) first and the resolve game to The American Legion. In clause(s) second. A good description fact, it's serious business. Without the on how to write a resolution is found in resolution process, our organization the Legion's "Officers Guide and Man- would not have guidance in develop- ual of Ceremonies." Copies can be ing programs, allocating funds to help obtained from the Legion's Web site or veterans or targeting Congress with from Emblem Sales. issues that affect you, me and the rest of this great country of ours. Should be Relevant. Any Legionnaire

Resolutions tell those of us in lead- should be able to write a resolution. It ership roles what our members want. is important, however, that the issue is Many are written by dedicated Leg- germane to what The American ionnaires and submitted at Post meet- Legion stands for. A good guide is to matter and recommend whether to ings. If approved by the local member- see if the resolution fits in with the support it. The resolution is then con- ship, the resolution proceeds to the principles of our preamble. Keep in sidered by the National Executive next step - either the District or Coun- mind that a resolution should contain Committee or National Convention ty or directly to the Department level - supporting documentation, be free of delegates. Upon approval, the propos- to be dealt with at a Department Exec- errors in fact and law, and be relevant al becomes the position of The Ameri- utive Committee meeting or the to the purposes and programs of The can Legion. Department Convention. American Legion. Does what you write really matter? If you would like to see some sam- Before the 1944 GI Bill of Rights was ples that have been approved as actual passed by Congress, there were calls "Resolutions tell resolutions, call the Library at Nation- by Posts, in resolution format, for edu- leadership what al Headquarters at (317)630-1356, or cational and health benefits for World send an e-mail message to War II veterans. Before the Oratorical membership wants. library(5) legion.org for the digest Contest or American Legion Base- of a previous meeting that ball became national pro- Resolutions help contains the text of many grams, they were local resolutions passed at the events forwarded to the

leadership make national level. Also, the J national level for consider- Legion's Web site will r ation. Resolutions tell decisions. contain those resolutions ^ leadership what member- passed at a previous ship wants. Resolutions Finally, with approval at the National Convention. help leadership make deci- Department level, the resolution is Remember that the Legion sions. sent to National Headquarters, where isn't unique in this process. Many It may be too late for you to it is registered by either the Resolu- organizations, from your local school make a New Year's resolution. But tions Subcommittee for the National board all the way to the U.S. Con- it's never too late to write a Legion Executive Committee or the Resolu- gress, issue resolutions that state their resolution. A resolution originating at tions Assignment Committee of the positions and call for action. your Post may become one of the leg- National Convention. The resolution is Along the way, your resolution islative mandates that President forwarded to the appropriate national might change somewhat. Input from George W. Bush sees on his desk in level committee for study. Then, either the county or state level might add to the White House. You do have the the National Executive Committee or the arguments or improve style and power to influence what happens in the National Convention delegates grammar. Finally, if the resolution The American Legion and in this great vote upon it. makes it to the national level, a com- country of ours, but only if you

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Television fame says, regardless of the consequences. With that in mind. The American Le- requires a different gion Magazine assistant editor James V. Carroll traveled to Virginia Beach to find set of survival skills out firsthand what's on Rudy's mind.

for the Navy's most THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE: How did you feel about being named famous master chief the sexiest "Survivor" by People magazine? WAS A TIME Rudy

could walk the streets of I can't figure it out. If I THEREBoesch Rudy proudly displays his "Rowdy rudyBoesgh: Virginia Beach, Va., unrecognized Rudy's Diner" souvenir crafted by fellow had to pick out the sexiest guy, I by few beyond his military col- "Survivor" Kelly Wiglesworth. wouldn't be looking in this house. I don't

leagues, family and friends. His know what they were looking for, but it's appearance on CBS' hit television morning, Master Chief. Welcome all right with me. There're two other guys

series "Survivor" changed all that. aboard," they say. Rudy is all smiles. from Virginia Beach - a 15-year-old kid

Today, Rudy easily becomes an acci- "These are the guys I respect, you and a 29-year-old guy - and they took

dent waiting to happen by just climbing know. These are the guys I have trusted pictures of all three of us. The kid and the into his car and driving to the grocery with my life," Rudy says. guy were voted the sexiest guys, too. All

store. People paste their faces to the side The feeling is mutual. three of us from Virginia Beach - it must windows of their automobiles, gawking, "When you talk about tradition, pride, be in the water or something. waving and mouthing, "Oh, my God, it's character and trust, just one word comes Rudy. Look, it's Rudy." to mind - Rudy," says SEAL Team Two Q: Why did you remain in the Navy By any measure, Rudy is a pop icon - Commander Scott Moore. "Much of 45 years?

not by choice, but by happenstance, as what we are today is a result of Master A: I liked what I was doing. I joined the he would have you believe. Like many, Chief Boesch's leadership." Navy in 1945 and got into the Underwa-

he is conflicted. He says he enjoys much Rudy has opinions - plenty of ter Demolition Team in 1951, and boy, it of the attention "Survivor" has tossed his them. What surprises him most is that was exciting. You got up in the morning way. But Rudy says he also wishes he anyone cares what he could just go to SEAL (Sea-Air-Land) thinks. That's the Team Two Headquarters at Little Creek power of televi- Amphibious Base near Virginia Beach, sion. People do Va., and hang with his SEAL buddies. care what Peo- That's where he feels most comfortable. ple magazine's And why not? Rudy joined the Navy "Sexiest Sur- in 1945 a strapping young lad of 17 and vivor" has to was a sailor 45 years until his retirement say. They

in 1990. He left the Navy as its longest- know he'll say serving member. Rudy trusts his fellow what he SEALS. He respects them and they he. means and When Rudy wanders into SEAL Team Two Headquar- ters everyone notices, || from recruit to com- mander. All seek his handshake. "Good

Rudy was part of the original SEAL Team in 1962. Courtesy Rudy Boesch

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I walked next door and joined the Navy. over the world and there's nothing that 1945: Joined tlie Navy at age 17. - compares to our country nothing. Volunteered for secret and Q: What is your response to those who hazardous duty with the Amphibi- say the military is no longer an honor- Q: What is your take on the controver- ous Scouts and Rangers, a highly in able profession? sy raging Washington over place- classified naval commando unit. A: I think it's honorable but the young ment of the World War n Memorial? 1951: Completed Underwater De- kids don't. It's hard to get recruits today. A: I think they should put it right in the molition Team training and middle of everything so everyone can see assigned to UDT-2, where he com- Q: How do we turn that around? it. It's the biggest war we ever had. But pleted many deployments with the A: The living's too easy in this country they better get it done while there are still Naval Amphibious Forces. and I don't think you can. I mean, I think some World War II veterans left to see it. 1962: Became one of 50 hand- the only thing that'll wake up these kids selected enlisted men of the original is someone coming across our beaches - Q: How tough was it to survive on SEAL Team Two. then they'll have to fight. They haven't "Survivor"? to rank of master seen a war. As long as the living is like it A: Putting up with the kids was the hard- 1967: Advanced chief petty officer is here, things won't change. est part. I was old enough to be a great- and, between great-grandfather to some of 'em. They combat tours in Vietnam, served as Q: What would be your advice to any- spoke a different language. But once command master chief, the senior one wanting to join the military? they started arguing amongst themselves, enlisted position.

A: I'd say, "Go ahead. I wish I could go I just had to sit back and keep my mouth 1968: Served first of two six-month with you." I can't think of a better life shut and let them eliminate each other. combat tours in Vietnam. Earned the than military life. The people are a good Bronze Star for heroic action during bunch. It's like the SEALs. You end up Q: How do you deal with your new- more than 45 combat missions. working with the best people. I respect found fame, if not fortune? 1988: Selected as senior enlisted people in the military more than most A: I don't want recognition. I liked it advisor to U.S. Special Operations anybody else. when I could walk down the street and Command on all enlisted matters no one bothered me. I can't do that any- of the Joint Command. Awarded Q: Why do you think people desecrate more. A lot of people want autographs. the Defense Superior Service the American Flag? They even stop me at the commissary Medal, an honor seldom given to and ask me to autograph things - paper an enlisted man. bags, napkins and stuff like that. I can be 1990: Retired with an honorable standing with a bag of ice cream and it'll discharge from the Navy at the rank melt before I can get out of the store. of master chief boatswain's mate. 1999: Participated in The History Q: Are there any political plans in Channel documentary featuring the your future? Navy SEALS. A: No way. But I heard that I did get 2000: Became contestant of origi- one vote in November for president on nal "Survivor" television show and the Libertarian ticket. My wife. America's most recognized Navy Marge, and I were having dinner with SEAL. Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and I 2001: Honored by the Virginia Leg- told him about it. I asked him if he islature for 45 years of dedicated wanted to be my vice president, and Rudy is constantly asked for his auto- in the military. Hosted a he said "Yes." Can you picture that? service graph. Robin King, a UDT-SEAL Associa- survival series on The His- Me, the president? four-part tion l-leadquarters staff member, collects U tory Channel. hers. Rudy is a founding member of the association. Article design: Holly K. Soria

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our lives rather than current extra cash, if you're still working, be down the number of accounts you have. investment objectives, risk sure to maximize retirement-account Consider the purpose of each account desires and tax situations. contributions. If money is piling up out- and eliminate those which duplicate each Even if you had a clear investment side retirement accounts, that's a sure other. AU other features being equal (and plan five, 10 or 20 years ago, a lot has sign you could be saving more in tax- they increasingly are these days), try to changed since then. Your children may reduction accounts. consolidate into accounts that charge have left home. You may be divorced or As your assets have grown, you may lower commissions and annual fees. widowed. Your income, net worth and tax have developed an unanticipated estate- Brokerage accounts, for example, typi- bracket probably have changed. Whatever tax problem. For the 2001 tax year, es- cally offer the same range of features and the case, your previous investment strate- tates of up to $675,000 can be passed benefits, but some charge more for their gies may no longer fit your current life. along, free of federal taxes, to heirs fol- services than others do. Discount broker- As a financial counselor, writer and lowing one's passing. Estates above that age firms may be a good value, allowing lecturer, I know that for many people amount are taxed at the federal level at customers the abiUty to hold mutual funds rehabbing an investment portfolio - rates that can range from 37 percent to 60 from various fund companies and individ- like rehabbing a home - seems daunt- percent. So if you have a large estate, con- ual securities all in one account. Discount ing. However, reworking your invest- sider implementing a plan to reduce its firms don't generally levy an annual fee ments shouldn't take too much time nor size by "gifting" to your heirs while you for a regular brokerage account. be too costly, and it doesn't require are still alive. You can gift up to $10,000 More discount brokers now offer free pounding any nails or getting paint on per recipient per year, free of taxation. dividend-reinvestment plans: account your overalls. holders can use stock dividends to pur- Here's how to give your investments Clean up the Clutter. Too many chase commission-free shares in the and your investment approach a profes- accounts and too many investment hold- company issuing the dividend. Holding sional makeover that won't cost an arm ings are the inevitable result of many stock shares through such an account and a leg, should boost your returns and years spent working and investing. Mov- rather than directiy through individual may reduce your paperwork and hassles: ing from employer to employer, with companies also should help cut down the extra money here and there to invest, the number of accounts. Consider the Big Picture. Early in your number of accounts and investments can In addition to shrinking the total ac- working years, you probably had little in quickly pile up. counts, you should consider paring down

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the number of different investments you the piles of money being made in short of the fund's value annually). hold. Mutual-fund investors should con- order from their skyrocketing stock sider eliminating funds with very similar prices. Novice investors jumped in to join Shed Subpar Performers. I'm often investment objectives. Consider paring the party. surprised at how few people, especially down individual security holdings and In 2000, the technology-laden NAS- those in individual securities, know their replacing them with mutual funds. Also, DAQ had its single-biggest one-year portfolios and annual retums on individ- weigh the hassle factor. Being a landlord drop ever when it plunged 39.3 percent. ual investments over the years. Knowing of high-maintenance rental real estate Many Intemet stocks dropped even more how your holdings are doing is crucial to properties in an area with historically - some more than 90 percent - and there assessing whether what you own is poor returns, for instance, may be more were numerous bankruptcies. The news working for you or worthy of dumping. trouble than it's worth. reports shifted to covering the camage. A major advantage of mutual funds is One way to deal with fear is to com- that each reports its annual total retum.

Fix Your Investment Mix. With the bat it by educating yourself. Knowing Compare each fund's annual performance tremendous rise in the U.S. stock market the length and magnitude of historic against the relevant market index. For in recent years, if you haven't tinkered stock-market declines, for example, can example, stock mutual funds that invest with your initial mix of stocks and make you feel more comfortable when mainly in large-company U.S. stocks bonds, the stock portion will have grown an inevitable bear market hits. should be compared against the Standard compared to the rest of your portfolio, & Poor's 500 index. thanks to more rapid appreciation. Cut Your Tax Burden. In their 50s and If you hold individual securities, you'll As you get older, however, you 60s, many people undergo dramatic first need to tally up the value of your should gradually scale back the risk in changes in their incomes and thus their holdings at the most recent year's end and your portfolio. One asset-allocation rule tax brackets. Although these can be high- compare that to the value of your holdings of thumb 1 like is to take your age and er earning years for some, others are be- from one year earlier. Don't forget to take subtract it from 1 10; the resulting num- ginning to scale back on full-time work, into account fees and trading costs. Again ber is the percentage of your retirement and taxable income could decline. compare those retums to relevant bench- portfolio to invest in stocks. For exam- No matter which direction your tax marks. If you do a fair amount of trading, ple, a 40-year-old would put about 70 bracket is heading, non-retirement account also calculate your after-tax retums. Re- percent (110 minus 40) of his portfoUo in investments bought years ago when you member, it's what you keep, not what you stocks. 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agency, from an outdated data system Former IRS officials told how By Donald Lambro to a painstakingly slow bureaucracy. agents looked at small businesses as And even more is wrong with the in- easy targets to go after to boost their DECADES OF sanely complicated, hugely expensive annual quotas for increased fines. AFTERmounting abuses by federal and inefficient tax code that is beyond Mom-and-pop cases are easy hits and tax collectors who all too the ability of any person, let alone the can be opened and closed quickly to often persecuted and pun- ordinary taxpayer, to understand. bolster numbers, rather than investing ished innocent taxpayers Roth's dramatic hearings, widely time in big cases that take longer and

I and small businesses, reported by the news media, sent shock require more resources, a veteran IRS I Congress passed a his- waves through the capital. Innocent tax- employee testified. toric taxpayer bill of rights in 1998 to payers testified for the first time about A hostile, adversarial and tyranni- reform and rein in the nation's most- how they had been wrongly accused by cal culture developed in the ERS over hated government agency. IRS agents. IRS whistleblowers, their the decades that seemed to be behold- In the wake of explosive hearings in identity kept secret, revealed long-sup- en to no one, least of all members of 1997 and 1998 that exposed a litany of pressed abuses by agency officials. Congress. long-suppressed IRS misconduct, then- The threatening tone of an anony- Sen. Bill Roth of Delaware, who Taxpayers Bullied. A husband and mous note sent by an IRS agent to a tax chaired the tax-writing Finance Com- wife told how their Virginia diner was attorney underscored how bad things mittee, proposed reform legislation. ransacked by IRS agents. The couple had gotten in the agency. Roth had a President Clinton, after initially oppos- was hit with escalating fines and the blowup of the note brought into the

ing many of its provisions, signed the threat of losing their business. Innocent hearing room. It read: "You and your legislation July 22 that year. spouses, whose ex-husbands left them clients are next. You are currently un- Nearly three years later, under the with huge tax bills, told how they were der investigation, and I'm waiting for new leadership of IRS Commissioner hounded by the agency for huge levies the day your name is in the paper." Charles O. Rossotti, the bulk of those they could not afford. Seven IRS agents The Clinton administration fought reforms have been implemented and testified that they were subjected to hos- the reform legislation, which was IRS critics are giving his efforts high tile reprisals after they had filed com- originally based on recommendations

marks. But much is still wrong with the plaints about comipt agency practices. by a 1996 bipartisan commission led

20 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • APRIL 2001 and then-Sen. Robert Kerrey, D-Neb. Those recommendations languished in Congress. But after Roth's electrifying hearings, which unleashed a wave of constituent mail, the bill sailed through the House by a vote of 402-8 and then through the client privilege to taxpayer discussions Yet the verdict is somewhat mixed Senate 96-2. with their tax accountants. on whether the IRS put an end to the The Department of the Treasury vo- abuses and fixed its problems. Under Shifting the Burden. The reforms in- ciferously opposed the creation of an the firm hand of Rossotti, a corporate cluded creation of an independent over- independent oversight board and executive who has run the agency

sight board made up largely of private restrictions on IRS agents, arguing it since November 1997, much has citizens; shifting the burden of proof in would be harder for the agency to go changed for the better. But the IRS has tax disputes from taxpayers to the IRS; after income tax cheats. But when the a long way to go before all reforms are overhauling the IRS customer service White House saw the pro-reform fully implemented. Meanwhile, some

rules to turn it into a more consumer- polling data on the issue that the Roth members of Congress are saying the friendly agency; preventing abusive hearings had ignited, and with midterm reforms went too far and have tied the

IRS tax collection methods and penal- congressional elections approaching, it agency's hands in going after delin- ties; permitting taxpayers to sue the dropped its opposition. quent taxpayers. agency for up to $100,000 for "negli- When Clinton reluctantly signed the "While a promising start has been gence," where before they were only IRS Restructuring and Reform Act in made, the agency is in the middle of a

allowed to sue for "reckless" or "inten- summer 1998, he said it would "give the massive reorganization and transition. tional" abuses; and extending attorney- American people an IRS they deserve." Many problems have yet to be solved

• LEGION MAGAZINE • APRIL 2001 THE AMERICAN 21 actions, as required un- adversarial and der the 1998 reforms, but the NTU says it tyrannical culture is "disappointed with the [IRS'] developed in the progress of pro- cessing these ap- IRS over the plications for relief." decades that A huge back- log of spousal seemed to be cases needs to be resolved to ease beholden to no their financial burdens. More one, least of all needs to be done to members of reduce these delays, auditors say. Congress. Reports continue to surface of tax collectors who, pushed to meet numerical performance goals, mistreat taxpay- ers. In one major blunder in New Jer- and taxpayers still do not receive the is not directly hooked up to the sey, 8,500 taxpayers were forced to pay service they deserve," David Keating, agency's 10 service-center computers money and fines they did not owe the senior counselor to the National Tax- for timely notices of refunds. government, according to the Treasury payers Union, testified before the House Much of the problem centers on Department's Inspector General in a Subcommittee on Government Manage- late filers who do not file a subsequent report filed more than a year after the ment, Information and Technology. claim for a credit or refund of over- reforms were enacted. "It is far too early to conclude payments within the specified time. "New Jersey's taxpayers were inap- whether IRS reform will succeed or The auditors said that hundreds of mil- propriately issued levies without proper fail. If reform is successful, it will take lions of dollars are forfeited by tax- notice, in hardship conditions and when many years before the average taxpayer payers and that the IRS can do more to they weren't liable for the tax in ques- will notice substantial improvements in let taxpayers know they must file for tion," the IG concluded. the operations of the IRS," Keating overpayment, which is refunded on a The National Taxpayers Union's said. "The risk of failure is still high timely basis. files bulge with letters from taxpayers due to the tax law's growing complexi- The IRS is overtaxing 1 .7 million who have faced similar problems and ty, the agency's resistance to change, parents as a result of its failure to no- worse. "The IRS attached a lien on my criticism and independent advocacy for tify families of their right to a child mother's check and my daddy's check, taxpayers, and the possibility that elect- tax credit. "This may well be a and he could not meet his other obliga- ed officials will pressure the IRS to in- billion-dollar secret that takes money tions because of it," wrote the daughter crease enforcement at the expense of out of the pockets of parents," Keat- of one taxpayer who was wrongly pun- fairness to taxpayers." ing said. ished when an Alabama mail-handlers Still, Keating gives Rossotti high The IRS Inspector General recom- union he worked for overstated his marks for his work thus far: "We are mended last year that the IRS' salary for 10 years. impressed with much of [his] work Customer Service branch "should re- "That was the first time that I saw and the caliber of several of the peo- quest a computer routine to identify tax- my daddy cry. He had been up against ple he has hired. We believe he brings payers who may qualify for the Child a lot of obstacles working, raising and the right background and attitude to Tax Credit but did not claim it on their educating seven children, and I never the job." 1998 income tax retum." saw him cry until he lost his home," the ERS notices are routinely sent out to woman told the NTU. More Reform Needed. But many lower-income taxpayers to inform them problems remain at the IRS that still that they may qualify for the Earned Keep It Simple. The tax code's com- need to be fixed, say government audits Income Tax Credit. Parents should re- plexity remains the biggest problem and outside IRS critics. Among them: ceive similar notices about their right to faced by taxpayers. "Unfortunately, too Thousands of taxpayers receive a $500-per-child tax credit, the IRS little is being done in this area by the IRS notices saying they owe back tax- says. Congress or the Treasury Department," es they have already paid, and thou- The IRS needs to provide quick the NTU says. "The tax code is so con- sands more give up their right to re- relief to innocent men and women voluted that no one inside or outside funds, according to a recent indepen- who, through no fault of their own, are the IRS understands it." dent audit by the IRS Inspector hit with huge tax claims, often because How bad is it? When Money maga- General. The audit found the core of their spouses left them with unpaid tax zine gave a recent quiz to professional tax the problem is that the IRS computer bills. The IRS has halted enforcement preparers on basic tax quesrions, all 45 of

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rare Legion experience at New York's From left, Post Commander Donald Strafford, 2nd Vice Commander Robert Southard, Hugo Santillana and Robert Buss of Con Thien Arthur Kill Correctional Facility. Post 148 stand among chairs in the prison's refurbishing center.

war's major battles. Others served later. "We're not proud we're incarcerated By James V. Carroll Former Marine Hakim Rashid, 3rd vice veterans, but there are many ways we Assistant Editor commander of the Post, was on guard continue to change our lives and contin- Photos by Tom Strattman duty when terrorists bombed the Marine ue to serve our communities and coun- barracks in Lebanon. Wounded in the try," says Post Commander Donald EMBERS OF Con Thien attack, he was awarded the Purple Heart. Strafford. "We are trying to get past the Memorial Post 1945, all The inmate Legionnaires take pride wrong things we've done and once 48 of them, could be in their Post activities, but they recog- again become good citizens." mistaken for any Legion- nize their incarceration is the price naire: They attend meet- they pay for breaking the law. They Prisoners Awaiting Release. Arthur ings, conduct American- are prisoners, to be sure. Kill Correctional Facility on Staten Is-

ism classes and raise land, N.Y., is a transitional facility. money for worthy caus- Most inmates at the medium security es. But the similarities prison are awaiting release, serving time end there. Con Thien Post members are for a wide array of crimes. Many are "blue caps" behind bars, members of one behind bars for crimes related to drug of a few prison Posts in the country. addiction. The average stay for inmates

Their daily life is strictly monitored is three to four years. by prison staff. The Legionnaires eat Despite the obvious limitations of together. They live in dormitories with prison life, inmate Legionnaires at

little privacy, their beds separated only Arthur Kill involve themselves in nu- by four-foot-high partitions. The Post merous Legion projects throughout the executive board meets once weekly and year. These activities impact the lives of members have access to their Post hospitalized veterans, families whose meeting room the third Wednesday of children are hospitalized and others in each month. And they are not permitted need of a helping hand inside and out- to wear their American Legion caps side the prison walls, Strafford adds.

outside the Post meeting room. "Since our Post was chartered 1 Many of the Con Thien Legionnaires years ago, we've committed ourselves to

are Vietnam War veterans, hence the Robert Buss takes a break on his bunk participate in children and youth activi- Post's name memorializing one of the in the veterans' dormitory at the prison. ties that serve those who will lead us

20 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • APRIL 2001 "As a way of providing services to "Studies indicate incarcerated veter- veterans at Arthur Kill, we have ans who interact with other veterans are designed and sponsored numerous self- less likely to return to prison than are help groups," Strafford says. "And past those veterans who do not," Breslin says. Post Commander Robert Buss was in- "And veterans who interact also are less strumental in getting a memorial wall likely to retum to prison than inmates in constructed to display the American the general prison population." Hag in front of the veterans' dormitory." Most veterans at Arthur Kill are The Con Thien Legionnaires host housed in a single dormitory and afford- doughnut and coffee receptions for in- ed the opportunity to participate in state mates on selected holidays throughout prison veterans programs or become the year, Strafford says. Legionnaires if eligible. It makes sense Perhaps the most significant contri- to support programs that bring positive bution made by Legionnaires inside results, Breslin says. Arthur Kill is their participation in the "It's normal to expect people to ask New York County Arthur Kill Board of why we treat incarcerated veterans dif- Education Chair Refurbishing Project. ferently than we do other inmates," he Legionnaires and other veterans refinish says. "But the data shows it's beneficial

and paint more than 1 ,000 tables and to everyone involved to promote and chairs a year. In the past two years, the encourage veteran interaction programs." project saved New York schools hun- Support for the Post has not always dreds of thousands of dollars. Prisoners been unanimous. One early detractor was can refurbish a chair or table for $25 to Gerald A. Wells, deputy superintendent $30, a cost that typically runs $70 to for security at Arthur KiU. His opposition $1 10 on the outside. Inmates disassem- was not so much philosophical as practi- ble chairs and tables. They then sand- cal. He has since changed his mind. blast and apply new paint to the metal "I was opposed to creating a veter- parts, strip the wood seats, backs and ans' unit. I felt that getting all these vets tops, and apply new protective finishes. together in a prison setting, especially if into the future. We've won numerous they were looking to be antisocial, citations and awards for our efforts to Outside Support Essential. Despite could create a security situation you help children," Strafford says. "We've positive Post programs, inmate Legion- didn't want," Wells says. "I was pleas- twice sponsored children in the Special naires face a number of difficulties in- antly surprised. It worked. The program Olympics. We've also been involved in side the walls of Arthur Kill. Money is has proven itself. It's a benefit to the the Buddy Bear Project by donating scarce and the Post must often depend inmates and to many of the staff." stuffed bears to give to children who on the assistance of prison administra- Local Legion leadership has offered need comfort in hospitals, hospices, tors and outside Legionnaires. support to inmate Legionnaires since the schools, day-care centers and Head Start It's impossible for the Post or its pro- inception of the prison Post, says Mark programs. And we coUect soda can puU- grams to succeed - indeed to exist - Caruselle, executive director of Ameri- tabs to help children receive the dialysis without outside support, Strafford says. can Legion Staten Island and past New they need to live normal lives." Fortunately, Con Thien Legionnaires also seek prison officials donations from area businesses and or- embrace the Post. ganizations in order to give toys to chil- Other Richmond dren who visit their incarcerated fathers County, N.Y., at Arthur KUl during the holiday season, Legion Posts of- Strafford says. "This past Christmas our fer unselfish, in- Post historian, Denis Tremblay, played valuable help, Santa Claus. All the children got a toy too, he says. and a free picture of themselves taken Most adminis- with Santa," Strafford says. trators at Arthur The Post co-sponsors Make A Differ- Kill and at the ence Day, when Legion members seek New York State canned goods contributions from the en- Department of tire inmate population. The collected food Correctional Ser- is donated to area battered women's shel- vices support the ters, children's centers and homeless program, says shelters. The Legionnaires also collect Dennis Breslin, canceled stamps for hospitalized veter- superintendent at ans. The stamps are assembled into stamp Arthur Kill, and books by veterans as a form of therapy. longtime advo- Robert Buss, Past Commander of the Con Thien Post, left, dis- Legiormaires The focus, too, on help- cate of the Con cusses Legion issues with Past New York 2nd District Com- ing themselves and their fellow prisoners. Thien Post. mander Victor L. PrevostI of Post 1 544.

• APRIL 2001 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE 2J York Department Vice Commander. That aside, Hugo Santillana, 1st vice "We feel very comfortable with the commander of the Con Thien Post, Con Thien Post is veterans at Arthur Kill. We're manages to keep Legionnaires on the rare, impressed with them," Caruselle says. Post roll and even recruit new members. but not alone "I think the Con Thien Post is a positive "Con Thien Post has the highest There are approximately 15,000 thing; it gives the inmates a direction membership rating in the county, attain- American Legion Posts in 55 De- for the future." ing 104 percent of its goal," Santillana partments around the world. It's esti- Second District Vice Commander says. "I think we are able to keep Leg- mated that fewer than half a dozen Harry S. Krone agrees. "It should be ionnaires and recruit new members be- active Posts are located iaside prison remembered that we are a veterans or- cause the Post is involved in programs facilities. ganization. We are dedicated to helping that are meaningful." The precise number isn't easy to veterans. And this Strafford says determine at the national level be- is a program that he is proud of cause Post charters do not specify fits into that defin- Santillana's mem- that a Post is located at a correction- ition," Krone says. bership efforts and al facflity. However, active prison "The Legion pro- of Post programs Posts are knovra to exist in Indiana, gram at Arthur such as Narcotics Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado,

Kill is not unlike Anonymous 12- says BUly Johnson, the Legion's the vocational or Step Recovery, national membership director. educational pro- Special Needs (for Post 130 at the Indiana State grams that are inmates with Prison in Michigan City has 50 here. The Legion learning, psycho- members, says Indiana Department Post helps inmates logical and addic- Adjutant K. Michael Ayers. Inmate toward the day tion problems). Legionnaires participate in a num- they go out and try Family Day, ber of Legion projects.

to fit into civilian Christmas Week- Post 900 at Missouri Eastern society again. end and, of Correctional Center, Pacific, Mo., That's why we're course, the Post's also is active, says its Post finance

supportive of it." Americanism pro- officer, Timothy Lantz. Inmate vet- But mere sup- gram. The com- erans positively impact the outside port is not enough mander also is community in their capacity as Leg- Robert Mahoney, left, retired Arthur Kill to run a Legion prison guard and founder of the Post, appreciative of ionnaires, Lantz says. Post - it takes and Post Commander Donald Strafford help from Rich- Post 1998 at the Prairie Correc- money. The cash meet in Con Thien Post's prison office. mond County tional Facility in Appleton, Minn., needed to continue the programs spon- Legionnaires. has been active for four years, says sored by the Con Thien Post comes pri- "They are there when Con Thien Department Adjutant Lyle Foltz. marily from fellow inmates at Arthur needs them most. They are our link to the But the Post is struggling. Kill. Needless to say, the group has pre- outside, and they also participate in a "At last count, they had two mem-

cious little disposable income. Con number of our Post activities," Strafford bers at the Post - down from a high

Thien 's primary fund-raiser is the sale of says. "On Family Day, we awarded of 27 members - but the two Legion- doughnuts. The Post purchases them group certificates to program graduates. naires are trying to recruit new mem- from an outside vendor and resells them The Richmond County commander at- bers. A number of inmate veterans

to the Arthur Kill inmates for a small tended and assisted. It made the guys feel may be eligible to join, so we are profit. good to have the County Commander optimistic," says Foltz. "We're not "We earn very little working inside there to award certificates. We could do going to give up on them."

the prison and have to buy soap, tooth- it, but they would rather see someone It's too late for optimism at a paste and other personal items with the from the outside." prison Post in Tennessee. The char- money we earn," Buss says. "There's But Strafford makes a point that Con ter for Post 103 was cancelled after not a lot of extra money left over. When Thien Legionnaires are no different than membership dwindled at one of the inmates donate money for our activities, those in other Posts outside prison walls. state prison facilities in Nashville. they often give up something else they "You have to remember this is an "It simply was a matter of num- might want or need." American Legion Post. One of our pri- bers," says Mike Hammer, Ten- It's difficult, too, for inmates to pay mary goals is to promote Americanism. nessee Department Adjutant. annual American Legion dues. We push Americanism to people," Straf- Legionnaires at a Canyon City "When we go to a Legionnaire and ford says. "We may not be outside, but Correctional Facility in Canyon City, tell him it's time for dues, it's often a sac- the members of this Post continue to do Colo., win soon face a similar fate, rifice to come up with the money. The positive things inside the fences of Arthur says Department Adjutant Charles average person makes anywhere from 17 KiU. And we try our best to be good citi- Smith. A changing political climate cents to 24 cents an hour. Dues are $17," zens and assist worthy projects outside in the Colorado correctional system Buss says. "A porter making 17 cents an the prison, too. We believe in The Ameri- and the fact that only two Legion-

hour mopping floors has to work 100 can Legion and what it stands for." naires remain means the demise of

hours to pay Legion dues. It may take the Canyon City prison Post. three to four months to save the money." Article design: Holly K. Soria

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"At first, it was little things ly what causes Alzheimer's. However, of up to four times the normal amount like misplacing my appointment book," research indicates that accumulations of of aluminum have been found in the he recalls. the protein beta-amyloid, primarily in brain cells of people who died of A few months later, he couldn't re- the areas of the brain where memory Alzheimer's disease." member the names of friends and and intellectual function occur, cause a People ingest aluminum from a vari- clients he'd known for years. release of poisons that ultimately kill ety of products: aluminum containers "There were times I couldn't do the nerve cells. The brain gradually shrinks and cookware, antacids, antidiarrheal simplest functions, like counting from the resulting loss of nerve cells. medications, buffered aspirin, deodor- change," he admits. "It was so humiliat- Multiple factors may contribute to the ants and some feminine hygiene prod- ing. Then one day, I forgot how to get disease: genetic tendencies, environ- ucts, food additives and certain anti- home." mental influences, nutritional deficien- dandruff shampoos. Soon after. Warren was diagnosed cies and physical trauma. Mercury, a cumulative poison and with Alzheimer's disease. Genetic tendencies. Two types of one of the most toxic metals, is retained "The changes weren't sudden or dra- Alzheimer's disease have been identi- in brain cells. Sources of mercury in- matic. They sneak up on you," Warren fied: sporadic, where no obvious pattem clude: fungicides, pesticides, cosmetics, says. "As the disease progressed, I had of inheritance exists; and familial, where silver-colored dental fillings, fabric soft- bigger issues to deal with. I was terri- people in succeeding generations devel- eners, printer and tattoo inks, latex, fied at the thought of losing my mind." op the disease. The familial type, plastics, polishes, solvents, wood Reactions such as these are typical of referred to as "early onset" Alzheimer's, preservatives, some medications and people with Alzheimer's disease. strikes people in their 40s and 50s. some paints. Mercury is also found in A degenerative disease characterized Environmental influences. Stud- soil, water and food, especially larger- * Name changed to protect privacy. ies have linked certain toxins to the on- sized fish.

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Nutritional deficiencies. Reduced other underlying diseases or conditions levels of certain vitamins and minerals that might be causing mental deteriora- VA Dementia Care, are thought to be linked to the develop- tion. Lab tests and X-rays may be per- ment of Alzheimer's. These include formed. Research Growing folic acid, vitamin E and magnesium. Although no cure exists, drugs spe- Physical trauma. Head injuries cific to Alzheimer's disease may actual- Due to the increasing number may also be a factor in the development ly improve memory in some patients. of aging veterans with dementia, of Alzheimer's. Research indicates that Cholinesterase inhibitors such as Ari- U.S. Department of Veterans Af- people who suffer head injuries are at cept and Exelon, new medications on fairs (VA) funding for research on twice the risk of developing Alzheimer's; the market, have been proven to have Alzlieimer's disease and other de- those with severe head injuries face up to some positive effects on behavior, cog- generative brain disorders grew to four times the risk. nition and activities of daily living. more than $7.5 million in fiscal According to Dr. Thomas McRae, 2000, with an additional $21.7 Wide Range of Symptoms. Symptoms one of the medical directors of the million added from various federal vary from depression, fatigue and occa- Alzheimer's Disease Management agencies and private foundations. sional forgetfulness to disorientation and Team for Pfizer Inc., Alzheimer's med- Recent VA dementia-care projects paranoid behavior. This range of symp- ications are sometimes prescribed in include: toms frequently causes misdiagnosis. combination with other medications and Advances in Home-Based Pri- In the disease's early stages, symp- supplements. For example, doctors are mary Care for End-of-Life in Ad- toms may be so subtle that even the most commonly prescribing Aricept in com- vancing Dementia (AHEAD). VA perceptive physician fails to notice them. bination with Vitamin E. Home-Based Primary Care teams Frequently, a relative, friend or employer McRae noted that a study to be com- help improve home care for veter- is the first to spot warning signs. pleted in late 2001 will likely reveal the ans with dementia. The most common symptoms in the effectiveness of combining Aricept with early stages of Alzheimer's are short- estrogen for women with Alzheimer's. Alzlieimer's Disease and Man- term memory loss, difficulty perform- Another study is combines the use of aged Care Demonstration Pro- ing math calculations, poor judgment non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such ject. A project called "Chronic and the need to have information re- as Celebrex with cholinesterase Care Networks for Alzheimer's peated numerous times. Many people inhibitors. Disease" is co-sponsored by the confuse ordinaiy forgetfulness with Recent research indicates that a pro- Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's. But the difference is evi- posed Alzheimer's vaccine may actual- National Chronic Care Consortium. dent by this example: If you forgot ly work. The vaccine would be used on Sites are testing new approaches where you left your glasses, it's forget- patients who already have the disease or to serve people with dementia fulness. If you forgot that you wear as a preventative for people at risk of and their families. Clinical tools glasses, that may be a sign of dementia. contracting the disease. have been developed to facilitate Early on, many people with Another ongoing study suggests dementia diagnosis and care Alzheimer's try to hide their symptoms blood pressure medication and choles- management. to avoid negative reactions. "But with terol-lowering drugs, as well as calcium Alzheimer's Caregiving Strate- Alzheimer's, there exists a big safety channel blockers, might also prove ben- gies. This computer program edu- factor," wams Dr. Cynthia Holzer, a eficial in the treatment of Alzheimer's. cates and trains the family care- researcher and clinician in geriatric givers of dementia patients. The medicine at the University of Cincin- An Ounce of Prevention. Research CD-ROM is available for purchase nati. 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High-school graduates are being denied opportunities as principals bar military recruitersfrom campuses.

By Alan W. Dowd

REPORTS FROM the front- lines are as ominous as they are THEnumerous: The Air Force is short 1,200 pilots; the Navy is protect- ing the seas despite 12,000 emp- ty billets; the Army has endured

perhaps its worst recruiting stretch in a generation, faUing short by 800 soldiers in 1998 and a staggering 6,500 in 1999; and after a decade of cut- ting and deploying and making do, the military's ranks have shrunk by 700,000. As America's defenses are suffering from a manpower shortage, the nation's high-school graduates are suffering from a shortage of a different kind - one that's just as critical to America's security and future. Lacking the skills, the confidence, the discipline and the know-how to succeed in the New Econ- omy, many high-school graduates are not prepared for the high-tech world they enter after commencement. It's not difficult to recognize that the military needs them, and they need the military.

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Legion Resolution 1 14 urges Congress teer armed force makes recruitment es- this process could last more than a year. to pass legislation that would "encour- pecially challenging. We owe it to these And even then, the defiant school could age high schools to allow access to mili- recruiters to do all we can to help them feasibly continue to bar mihtary tary recruiters." The resolution was rati- succeed in their efforts." recruiters from campus without fear of fied at the 2000 National Convention in Despite its apparent necessity, sanction. That doesn't sound like much Milwaukee. Hutchinson's bill wasn't included in the of a solution. fiscal 2001 Defense Authorization Act. Flawed Solutions. The nation's lawmak- Instead, Congress worked out a com- Statehouse vs. Schoolhouse. However, ers are finally taking notice. The fiscal promise aimed at achieving the same since this issue cuts across all levels of 2000 Defense Authorization Act called on objectives without threatening to cut government - from Capitol Hill to the high schools to grant military recmiters federal dollars. The new law exempts statehouse to the local school board - "the same access to secondary-school two categories of high schools from some states are trying to solve the prob- students, and to directory information federal review: private schools with lem on their own. concerning such students, as is provided religious objections to military service According to Rear Adm. Barbara generally to post-secondary educational and institutions govemed by school McGann, chief of the Navy's recruiting

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Radical groups targeting military installations Russia s loose nukes Billions of dollars have been spent Military installations and defense school for alleged human rights abus- through the Nunn-Lugar program to re- contractors are bracing for more at- es committed by some of the school's duce the nuclear danger in Russia. Sup- tacks from those opposed to national former students. porters say it has strengthened the se- missile defense, increased arms Then, in December, six radical ac- curity of nuclear materials and deacti- spending and U.S. military involve- tivists were charged with disorderly vated or dismantled thousands of ment abroad. A key target is the U.S. conduct at Connecticut-based Sikor- warheads, missiles or launchers. How- Army Aviation & Missile Command sky Aircraft, after trying to present ever, some experts have their doubts. in Huntsville, Ala., where radicals the president of the company with a Dr. J. Michael Waller, vice presi- planned the National Space Organiz- letter demanding a halt to production dent of the American Foreign Policy ing Conference to protest develop- of Black Hawk helicopters for use Council, said he believes some money ment of "space weapons." against drug activities in Colombia. has been diverted to Russian chemical, In November, 1,700 protesters The company signed two contracts biological and nuclear programs. He were arrested at Fort Benning, Ga., for 30 Black Hawks to be delivered to noted that several General Accounting where they demanded the closing of Colombia by the end of this year. Office reports have been critical of the the U.S. Army's School of the Amer- The Black Hawks, which also have program's administration. icas, a training center for Latin Amer- been sold to China, carry up to 11 Waller conceded the program has ican soldiers later renamed the West- troops and can be used on virtually any enabled the United States to monitor the em Hemisphere Institute for Security type of combat or support mission. situation in Russia. But what has been Cooperation. Protesters blame the -C.K. discovered, he said, is that Russian offi- cials are in complete control of the process. "What they've managed to do," Nunn and Lugar acknowledged the nu- Exemptions are made for members Waller insisted, "is hoodwink us into clear problem in Russia is "more dan- of NATO and major non-NATO allies, dismantling their old weapons while gerous" than ever. including Australia, Egypt, Israel, they develop new ones to replace them." Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Waller, author of the Insight maga- Zealand. zine article "U.S. Aid is Funding Russ- Setting the treaty trap All but one of the 19 NATO coun- ian Weapons," has urged the Bush ad- Congress thinks it has the answer to tries have already signed the ICC treaty ministration to review the program. the emerging International Criminal and eight have ratified it. Former Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., is Court, which could prosecute U.S. Meantime, Sen. Jesse Helms, R- now working with Ted Turner on the troops on bogus charges of "war N.C., chairman of the Senate Foreign $250 million "Nuclear Threat Initia- crimes." The American Service Mem- Relations Committee, wants to ex- tive," a five-year campaign that also ber's Protection Act would undermine pand NATO to include the former will focus mostly on Russia. Nunn and the court by terminating foreign aid or "captive nations" of Lithuania, Latvia Turner were joined at a Washington military assistance to any country that and Estonia. Russia has responded to news conference by Sen. Richard Lu- becomes a party to the treaty. President NATO expansion by storing nuclear gar, R-Ind. Bush may endorse this approach, but weapons in its Baltic enclave of Despite the perceived success of the the bill has loopholes, reducing its ef- Kaliningrad. federal program named after them. fectiveness. - Clijf Kincaid

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Morrison Hayes Post 702, thing a Legion Post could need: a large Wellsville, N.Y., has experienced a banquet room seating more than 200, membership boom since renovating a state-of-the-art kitchen, a billiards dilapidated building into a new room, two bars, and plenty of meeting MORRISON HAYES 1 $400,000 facility. rooms and office space. Most of the ac- POST 702 ^'mMMog, Post Commander John Baldwin said tual construction was contracted out, he feels the Post stuck its neck out by but Post members did their part getting building the new facility, but the reno- ready for construction. ! JOUIHi.SAi vation has really paid off. "Member- A good portion of the costs of the usue 64 ship has gone crazy," he said. facility was defrayed by donations 'ou.DickmeoH, in uiuua THAU i/erenAii THANK YOU TO THOSt WHO SUPPOBTJO ICBHAIIDPIH The Post boasts approximately 500 made to the Post's memorial wall. Post OUfI SUIIDTNG PITDJTCT THROUGH 'IS. MAnmes THF PUflCHaSf OF IHESt OlOCKS 4ND SRtCKS Legionnaires, as well as 173 Auxiliary and community members purchased Post 702 Legionnaires partially funded members. Baldwin says Post 702's bricks in memory of loved ones to be the construction of their new facility by is the biggest in Al- for building walls within the Post. SAL membership used selling bricks for two memorial walls. legany County. The memorial bricks honor veterans as The response to the walls was so great The three-story building has every- far back as World War I. that a third wall will be built in April.

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As part of a class project, students at- charter year in 1985; the tending the 1999 American Legion Na- Post was inactive and tional College lent a hand to revive a was about to lose its vanishing Legion Post in Avon, Ind. But charter. Last-minute in-

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• THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • APRIL 2001 Smith to Army: Respect black beret tradition

According to National Commander well-being and morale of the troops is a their historic - and hard-earned - black Ray Smith, the U.S. Army's recent de- part of that," Smith said. "The Army beret. If the generals want to blanket cision to issue black berets to all sol- cannot support morale by undermining the entire force with a beret, then let the diers will be detrimental to the morale, cherished traditions, and that is why Rangers - and the Rangers alone - prestige and honor of all Rangers - the Rangers must exclusively wear wear the black beret. They earned it." past, present and future. Smith has received input from the veterans' community, and the over- whelming response to the Army's pro- posal reinforced his own gut reaction, he said. The black beret traditionally worn by Rangers, like the green beret of Spe- cial Forces, must be earned by success- fully meeting the highest standards. "The American Legion stands for a strong national defense; the welfare.

Keystone Legion receives bonor

The Department of Pennsylvania is Hip Replacements receiving national recognition, including )'oui" hip rcplaccmeni surgery has present), law a recent "Point of Light Award," for a II the firm of Weitz & lailed as a resuh of a faulty implanted Luxenberg may be able to help you under- 14-year-old program that provides tran- device, you may be eligible to file a legal stand and exercise your legal rights. sitional housing for homeless veterans. claim against the manufacturer to seek Pennsylvania American Legion hnancial compensation. Weitz & Luxenberg practices in the areas Housing for Homeless Inc. has grown of mass torts and product liability law- Recently, Sulzer Orthopedics, a major suits. It is experienced in many national from one four-unit building in 1988 to international manufacturer of artificial litigations, and is representing individuals seven facilities around the state. The joints, has recalled thousands of hip in Asbestos, DES, Propulsid, Rezulin and program's performance can be mea- implants produced since 1997. Due to Fen-Phen claims. Staffed with over 40 sured by an 85 -percent success rate in delectix'e manulacturing, some implants attorneys in a variety of departments, helping clients find jobs and become tend to loosen within the body causing Vv^eitz & Luxenberg is ready to serve your pain and discomfort. Some patients have best interests. productive members of society. ret|uired a new implant. Up to 20 people - men, women and The hiring of a lawyer is an important deci- the children referred by Department of If you have experienced hip-related dis- sion that should not be based solely upon Veterans Affairs - are housed each comfort after recent surgery, you should advertisements. Before you decide, ask us night in the facilities. They stay any- contact your doctor immediately to deter- to send you Iree written information about mine if you received an implant Irom our ciualihcations and experience. where from one to 18 months, fit into Sulzer Orthopedics. neighborhoods and pay rent. Legion For jiiilhcr infoimalion, speak to a Clicul volunteers manage the properties, in- II you suffer from a delectix'e hip joint RcUilioiis icprcscntcnivc at Weitz c- cluding repair and maintenance. replacement (implanted Irom 1997 to the Lii.vciil'cit; today. Legionnaire Kenneth Dahner, trea- surer for the program since its incep- p.c. tion, said rent, donations and fund-rais- Weitz & Luxenberg, ers had made the program strong w enough to have acquired additional Setting the standard in product liability litigation properties through the 1990s, broaden- 180 Maiden Lane • New York, NY 10038 ing its range beyond the Pittsburgh area where it began. 1(800)476-6070 According to national estimates, www.inasstorts.com veterans represent about 25 percent of e-mail: [email protected] America's homeless population.

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Legion celebrates Children It Youth Month

April is The American Legion's Two of CMN's affiliated hospitals "We marched a million miles for Children & Youth Month. The theme were established through direct Legion freedom, now let's walk a few miracle "Children - Our Most Precious Natural involvement. The All Children's Hos- miles for children," said Elmer Resource" is underscored by the Le- pital in Florida was founded in 1927 as Fuhrhop, chairman of the National gion's partnership with Children's Mir- a Post project. The American Legion Commission on Children & Youth. acle Network, a nonprofit Hospital in Jennings, La., dedicated The Legion Family also may help organization raising in 1960, is owned and operated by the cause by selling paper Miracle Bal- funds and awareness James O. Hall Post 19. loons to be signed and displayed in for children's hospi- On June 9, Legion members Posts and Units, county or health fairs, tals and increasing nationwide can participate in and at other community events. Posts the quality of life the "Miracle Miles for Kids" also may host other CMN fund-raisers, for young people. Walkathon, a joint effort be- including Bingo Bucks for Kids, Mira- tween the Legion and Chil- cle Meals and Cookouts, sports tourna- dren's Miracle Network to ments, and Fourth of July festivals and raise funds for local picnics, which are described in a spe- children's hospitals. cial Legion guidebook. To assist Posts in their fund-raising Children's efforts, planning guides complete with registration forms and time lines are Miracle w Network available by contacting the American- ism and Children & Youth Division at hospitals helping kids (317)630-1202.

VETERANS- Legion helps children in crisis AMERICA WANTS YOUR STORIES! For more than six netic disorders, asthma, years, Spinoza's "bud- severe retardation or dy bear project" has de- handicaps, or have suf- lighted more than fered abuse and neglect 21,000 children in cri- by loved ones. Al-

sis. According to Glenn though many children Wymore, one of Spin- have been sponsored, oza's child-sponsor co- more than 5,200 remain

ordinators, "The Amer- on waiting lists. ican Legion family is Spinoza's Achievers We have a simple and completeprogram to help you, yourpost or veterans group Spinoza's top-sponsor- Program offers the op- compile a book oj your experiences. ing organization and is portunity for Posts, Dis- responsible for nearly tricts and Departments Recorded messages inside Spiri' half of these cuddly oza bears comfort children suf to partner with commu- This could bear gifts." fering from various Infirmities, nity facilities distribut- be the most The American Legion and its affll important Spinoza teddy bears ing the bears. In addi- iates are one of Spinoza's top project your were created in Min- tion, three types of pup- sponsoring organizations. post will neapolis, Minn., in 1984 pets are available for ever do! by a communications specialist and a spe- fund raising, gifts or for distribution by cial education teacher. The comforting community organizations. Five dollars creatures are designed as effective resource from every puppet purchase goes toward Your community is starving for first tools, each concealing a cassette recorder sponsoring a child who has been listed as hand accounts from the men and women who served our great country. that plays audiotapes with inspirational priority or has been on the waiting list the Dept. ALM messages of hope, confidence and self-es- longest. Call For G-wy 507 Industrial Street teem. Tlie tapes are available in English or For more information about Spin- FREE Publishing Co. Waverly, lA 50677 Info to Custom Book Specialists Spanish and are used in elementary oza sponsorships, write to The Spinoza get 800-383-1679 schools. Head Start, special-education Company, 1876 Minnehaha Ave. started. [email protected] classrooms, hospitals and social services. West, St. Paul, MN 55104-1029, call We also do: Unit Reunion Books • Unit Histories • Memoirs Children receiving Spinoza bears are (800) 282-2327 or visit online at afflicted with maladies such as cancer, ge- www.spinozabear.com.

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