The American Legion [Volume 134, No. 4 (April 1993)]
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The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 134, No. 4 April 1993 ART C L E S IS THIS OPERATION REALLY NECESSARY? Here's whatyou should know about the 10 most over-prescribed surgeries. By Steve Salerno 14 FROM ARMY COOK TO HAMBURGER KING Wendy's restaurant owner Dave Thomas reveals his recipefor success. 18 DEMOCRACY IN NICARAGUA: STILL IN TROUBLE Now out ofthe headlines, this Central American country quietly struggles to stayfree. By ElliottAbrams 20 HOW WARS ARE WON Just like World War E, the GulfWarproved that aggressive offense—not containment- brings victory. By Harry G. SummersJr. 22 THE POLITICS OF HATE Spurred by antijoreigner sentiment, fascism and Nazism are back andgaining new followers in Europe. By Steve Vogel 24 THEY AREN'T JUST RAP CENTERS ANYMORE Today's Vet Centers are treating the emotional wounds ofwar. By Ken Scharnberg 28 D E PARTMENTS BIG ISSUES Should Cotigress ease the product4iability law? 10 VETVOICE 4 VETERANS UPDATE 32 PARTING SHOTS 60 COMMANDER'S MESSA GE 8 LEGION NEWS 36 r WASHINGTON WATCH 12 VETS 38 COVER While some do iors blame excessive surgeries for skyrocketing medical costs, others defend the current practices. Read about the debate on Page 14. Photo by Kim Steele/Image Bank. The American Legion magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 3.1 million members. These military-service veterans, working through more than 15,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and tradi- tional American values; strong national security; adeguate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. APRIL 1993 1 . ? 5§ TG411 ^GMDM©^ Take action. 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Poff regardless of cause. But nothing Administration happens until you act. Find out Joan L. Berzins, Patricia Marschand more about ErecAid System Advertising Director Donald B. Thomson by calling Advertising Assistant Diane Andretti 1-800-435-6780. The American Legion Magazine P.O. Box 7068 Indianapolis, IN 46207 317-635-8411 Publisher's Representatives MAKE THE CALL Fox Associates, Inc. Chicago: 312-644-3888 ' New York: 212-725-2106 1 Los Angeles: 213-487-5630 I Detroit, Ml: 313-543-0068 Atlanta: 404-252-0968 San Francisco: 41 5-989-5804 The American Legion Magazine Commission Milford A. Forrester, Chairman, Greenville, SC; George G. Sinopoli, Vice Chairman, Fresno, CA; James R. Kelley, National Commander's Representative, Wayne, PA; James D. Baker, Tulsa, OK; George F. Ballard, Belleville, IL; J. Leslie Brown Jr., Louisville, KY; Joseph Chase, Hatboro, PA; Donald Conn, South Bend, IN; James W. Conway, Charlestown, MA; Orval E. Faubus, Conway, AR; James H. Hall, Hopewell, NJ; Halbert G. Horton, Topeka, KS; W.B. (Brad) Jorgens, Beardsly, MN; Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, GA; James V. Kissner, Palatine, IL; Russell H. Laird, Des Moines, IA; J. Fred Mitchell, Brewton, AL; Eddie D. Mohler, Lancaster, OH; J.H. Morris, Baton Rouge, LA; Everett G. Shepard, III, Woodstock, CT; Robert E. Vass Sr., Huntington, WV; Paul T. Woodard, Lacey, WA; John W.J. Richter, Consul- tant, Brenham, TX; Neal L. Thomas Jr., Consultant, Colorado Springs, CO. Copyright 1 993 by The American Legion The American Legion (ISSN 0886-1234) is published monthly by The American Legion, 5561 W. 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Second-class postage paid at Indianapolis, IN 46204 and additional mailing offices. Price: Annual subscription, $12 ($18, Foreign); post- sponsored gift subscriptions, $4; Single copy, $2. POST- ErecAid" Systems MASTER: Send address changes to The American Legion, Input Services, P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. 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