LeSabre. Americas favorite full-size amily car three years running. And no sign of tiring. Is it the dual air bags? The steel side door beams? The anti-lock brakes? Is it the child security locks? Or maybe ^ the roomy comfort and superior performance? Whatever families are looking for, ^g^^"^ they're finding in LeSabre. M " / Making it America's best-selling full-size car.* To learn more ^ /mJm about LeSabre, call 1-800-4A-BUICK. The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 138, No. 4 April 1995 ARTICLE s TAHERED YELLOW RIBBONS An inside look at the Gulf War Syndrome investigation. By Tamara Lee Boyer and Stefani A. Lako 18 BEYOND BOYS TOWN Some surprising truths about orphanages. By Gumey Williams III 22 WHAT PRICE IMMIGRATION? Two experts square offon who—and how many—should cross our borders. 25 WHY THE U.S. MILITARY SHOULO STAY 'OVER THERE' Americanforces in Europe are wanted—and needed—more than ever By Gary L. Geipel 32 BUSTING PUBLIC CORRUPTION Hunting down officials who break the laws they've sworn to uphold. By Frank Bentayou 34 GLOBAL PIRATES International thieves grab a billion-dollar bootyfrom American business. ByJay Stuller 36 REMEMBERING THE FORGOHEN WAR The long-overdue Korean War Veterans Memorial will be dedicated this summer. By Gen. Raymond G. Davis 39 DEPARTME NTS BIG ISSUES Should Congress pass aflat 17-percent income tax.'' 13 VETVOICE 6 VETERANS UPDATE 42 VETS 52 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 14 LEGION NEWS 44 PARTING SHOTS 70 WASHINGTON WATCH 16 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 50 COVER America is rethinking its invitation to the huddled masses yearning to breathefree in "What Price Immi- gration.'" See Page 25. Cover artfrom the original oilpainting "Freedom " by Mort Kiinstler. Copyright 1985 MortKunstler Inc. The American Legion magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published nnonttily by The American Legion for its 3.1 million members. These military-service veterans, working through nearly 1 5,000 community-level Posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional American values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their wid- ows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. APRIL 1995 1 Help Protect Our Nation's Flag: Send Washington This Message Now! Your Name Printed Here Speak Out Today! Your Street Address, Apt. or Box Number Your City, State, Zip Code Your Senators/Representative Name Call now to receive your United States Senate or U.S. House of Representatives three personalized letters, XXX Senate or XXX House Office Building, Room XXX Washington, D.C. 20510 as seen on this page, addressed to your Senators Dear (Your Senator/Representative Name): & Representative I urge you to support and co-sponsor a constitutional amendment to protect our nation's flag against public desecration. The flag is unique among our traditional national emblems and deserves respect, The American care and protection. As a reflection of our nation's heritage, it is the one symbol that transcends political parties. During its long service as our nation's banner during peace, war and domestic turmoil, it has persevered as a symbol of unity, sacrifice, justice and Legion's national resolve. To a vast majority of Americans the flag represents the hope, freedom and values that we hold. Citizens Flag Alliance Millions of Americans including myself believe that our flag should be protected. Legislative Action Line In fact a 1994 Gallup Survey revealed that 81% of Americans believe that the flag should be protected against public physical desecration. Many Americans have fought and died to protect the First Amendment. Nothing proposed in the flag protection amendment will prevent anyone from saying anything they want about our government, 1-900-773-1776 our leaders or even our flag. What this amendment will do is make a special provision for the American Flag that will protect it against physical acts that most Americans find (The total cost is only $7.95) profoundly offensive. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your reply and learning your Act Now! views on this important issue. Sincerely, Here's how to use the (Your signature and a handwritten P.S. lets Washington know of your active involvement.) Legislative Action Line: Please note; The text of your letters may be slightly different fi-om the above sample. This will allow us to inform the Congress of the many reasons for passing the flag amendment. •Begin by calling 1-900-773-1776. This service is available in all 50 states, • When calling our legislative action line, if • Your 3 personalized letters will be mailed 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The total cost you hear a recording that your call cannot be to you within 5 days. 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For free information to help you discuss your ^jmiptoms with your doctor, call 1-800-770-6148. For the treatment ofsymptomatic BPH Jmg [FINASTERIDE) The only medicine that can shrink the prostate. ©1994, Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. ^ MERCK Please see the patient information on the next page. J4PO46Rl(302)-MKP4081-6148 PATIENT EVJFORMATION ABOUT Some men taking PROSCAR® (Finasteride) PROSCAR® (Prahs-car) may have a decrease in the amount of semen Generic name: finasteride (fin-AS-tur-eyed) released during sex. This decrease does not appear to interfere with normal sexual func- PROSCAR is for the treatment of tion. Rarely, some men have reported breast symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia swelling and/or tenderness or allergic reac- and for use by men only. tions such as lip swelling and rash. Yoiir doctor may prescribe PROSCAR if you have a medical condition called benign prostatic You should discuss side effects with your doctor FOR GOD AND COUNTRY hyperplasia or BPH. This occurs only in men. before taking PROSCAR and anytime you think you are having a side effect. 700 N. Pennsylvania St. Please read this information, as well as the P.O. Box 1055 • Checking for prostate cancer. Your doctor leaflet which accompanies your medication, Indianapolis, IN 46206 before you start taking PROSCAR. Also, read has prescribed PROSCAR for symptomatic 317-630-1200 BPH and not for cancer—but a man can have the leaflet each time you renew your prescrip- William M. Detweiler tion, just in case anything has changed. BPH and prostate cancer at the same time. National Commander Remember, this leaflet does not take the place Doctors usually recommend that men be of careful discussions with your doctor. You and checked for prostate cancer once a year when Daniel S. Wheeler Publisher/Editor-in-Chief your doctor should discuss PROSCAR when you they turn 50 (or 40 if a family member has start taking your medication and at regular had prostate cancer).