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Vol. 122, No. 4 April 1987 ARTICLES

OVERCOMING DENTAL PHOBIA 16

Technology is taking the worry out ofdental visits. By D.J. Moore

AMERICA'S MERCHANT MARINE: STORMY SEAS AHEAD 20 Ourflag ships are rapidly disappearingfrom world trade routes. Why?

WHEN INNOCENTS DIE 24 Every child has a right to grow up withoutfear. ByJohn Walsh

THE MIDDLE EAST: WHY WE CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE 26 Loss ofprecious oil and vital sea lanes couldforce hard choices. By Vernon Pizer 20

FISHING THE KONA COAST 28 Where marlin meets man in classic high-seas confrontations. ByJoseph Stocker

THE EXCESSES OF BIG GOVERNMENT 30 Too many agencies and too many people are telling us what to do. ByDougBandow

TEACHING VALUES IN THE NATION'S CLASSROOMS 32 We're confusing our children aboutwhat's right and what's wrong. By Gary Bauer

TEXTBOOK WARS: A CLASH OF TWO WORLDS 34

Who should determine which textbooks schools may use? By Oliver StarrJr.

REBUILDING YOUNG LIVES 38 A second chancefor runaways and victims ofabuse and neglect. 26 SAFEGUARDING POST ASSETS 40 Ifyourpostgets sued, do you have to pay, too? DEPARTMENTS

BIG ISSUES Can The Nation Afford Long-term Health-care Coverage? 10

LETTERS 4 VETERANS UPDATE 36 VETERANS ADVISER 46

COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 6 LEGION NEWS BRIEFS 42 PARTING SHOTS 64

DATELINE WASHINGTON 8 VETERANS ALERT 44 THE COVER U.S. merchant ships: a vanishing asset. Photo by Martin Rogers/Stock . 30

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The Valladaros article, "Against All told of the benefits that we were entitled cannot do it alone. All of us must step Hope" (January), should be read by to. Now the government is telling us into the battle with our leaders and fight every American. How many recall Ed these were not "promises." Indeed, it together.

Sullivan interviewing Fidel Castro? seems that they were "lies." Jerome A . Miller "You are a devout Catholic, are you not, Albert J. Eubanks Omer, Mich. Fidel?" "Si" was his reply. The New Aiken, S.C. York Times hailed him as the "George Washington of ." For my beliefs, I Empty Promises was castigated with "talking politics" The Memories Die Ever since the lockout by USX, the and "seeing a Red under every bed." Death and retirement are cutting vet- communist newspaper, "People's Daily Well? erans' strongest political support. The World," has been sent to some of the L.J. Willett old hands who fought so hard for veter- laid-off workers who are members of Jackson, Minn. ans' benefits are falling by the wayside. the Legion. This is a "new" newspaper They are being replaced by new hands and looks like it was created on 5th too young to know what war is like and Avenue in New York where it is printed. Who Supports Us? what sacrifices veterans made in the To the average young American, what it Why has there been so much silence defense of their country. prints seems to be true, that the Soviet about the erosion of benefits for retired As the passing years dim the Union wants peace. But those of Lithua- veterans ? Aren't our medical benefits in memories of war for many Americans, nian extraction know of the atrocities military hospitals just as important as those same years bring increased prob- that were committed by the Soviets medical benefits of other veterans at VA lems to those of us who still carry the upon the freedom-loving people of Lith- hospitals? What about our COLA freeze effects of war in our minds and bodies. uania. There will never be peace in the last year—never to be caught up? Each It is imperative that we get the funds world so long as there remains a captive time we re-enlisted we were told of all needed to maintain and upgrade veterans nation held by the Soviets. Vincent J. Gumulauskis Fourth In The Nation Merrillville, Ind. Weak-Kneed "How am I do- The credibility of this magazine The big problem having to do with ing?" is a ques- soared in February when Writer's non-recovery of our POW/MIAs (Feb- tion that comes Yearbook 87 rated The American ruary) is the weak-kneed attitude of from followers of Legion Magazine fourth in the na- Congress during and after the Korean a wellness theory tion's top 100 markets for free- War where we pursued the policy of that urges people lance, non-fiction writing. This steadfastly refusing to win and exhib- to gauge their per- high national rating illustrates the ited to the world that despite the fact we formance by ask- credibility of The American Legion might win, we were not going to. I also ing bosses and Magazine, and concomitantly en- think it "wonderful" that someone pre- workmates for an evaluation. hances the prestige of The American sented to the communist government of Credibility, however, is one Legion itself by the high regard the North information on the live measure of performance that re- nation's top writers have for the or- sightings. Since I am sure that they quires no questions or lengthy eval- ganization. exist, they will soon be taken care of uations. People either believe you The rating also indicates that The and we will have no more live sightings. or they don't. American Legion Magazine is a Vance R. Frick So it is with a magazine: people magazine of high-quality appearance Kirksville, Mo. either read it or they don't. If it's a and substantive editorial material; a poorly written product lacking depth magazine that is contemporary and and substance, the magazine will competitive; and a magazine that Oops, We Goofed not be read. If it's a well-written represents an organization that ad- inadvertently ran publication of timely, relevant arti- dresses national and international is- We I m the wrong photo over cles that cover the interests of its sues of significance.

readers and appeals to people of high Such an honor speaks well for *^Tj3L Romeo J . Routhier's name in the January standing in local, national and inter- The American Legion, and helps ex- Jp National Executive national communities, it will be read plain why we continue to be the na- Committeemen '86- '87 because it's credible. And credibility tion's largest and fastest growing ,jdkf^^^tM lineup. Here is the cor- is the lifeblood of any magazine veterans' organization. J rect photo. We apolo- worth its weight in printer's ink. The Editors RomeoJ.Routhier Panama Canal gize for the error.

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EVERYWHERE I went during my Sandinism since the Sandinista take- recent visit to Central America over in 1979. convinced me more than ever that But, if actions really do speak louder we can stop the Sandinistas in than words, then they have convicted their tracks if we provide ade- themselves twice over.

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Call the IRS — it's the next best thing to being there, said the errant fathers in 1985 and was expected to collect $3.2 the General Accounting Office. billion in 1986. The program costs the federal government $1 GAO officials said that persons phoning the IRS with tax for every $3.31 collected. questions are assisted on the first call 68 percent of the time. The program assists in locating runaway or delinquent A person has a 91 percent chance of overcoming a busy fathers, and helps unmarried mothers establish paternity. signal. GAO was asked by Congress to inspect the IRS and determine how responsive the agency was in handling requests from taxpayers, especially those who become anxious between Proliferating People

March 1 and the tax filing deadline of April 15. If worldwide population trends continue, in 2000 Mexico The survey also showed that IRS employees are able to City will take over as the world's largest urban area and Earth provide correct answers 83 percent of the time to first-time will support a population of 6.2 billion. callers. IRS receives some 45 million calls each year. The Census Bureau's projected demographics for the turn of the century show: • The largest populations will be in and India; Draft Debate Looms Nigeria will be the third largest, ahead of the USSR and the Has the volunteer system of providing manpower for the United States. U.S. armed forces run its course? That question may evoke • Mexico City's population of 17 million will explode to some of the most heated debates in the 100th Congress, as 28 million, surpassing the urban population of Tokyo- political and military leaders are expected to determine Yokahama. whether reimposition of the draft is necessary. • While the population of Africa is declining, that of the Several congressional leaders have urged a return to sub-Sahara, an area often struck by drought and starvation compulsory conscription on the grounds a draft would be conditions, is growing at a rate of 3 percent a year, twice that fairer to the entire youth population than the present volun- of the rest of the globe. teer system. They argue that the volunteer system discrimi- • The population of Earth at the current growth rate will nates against the less privileged and the poor. Sen. Sam Nunn jump 25 percent in the coming 15 years, to 6.2 billion from of Georgia, chairman of the Senate Armed Forces Commit- 4.9 billion. tee, is among congressmen supporting the draft. The Census Bureau also reported that the populations of Pentagon officials support the current registration system the United States and the Soviet Union are growing at the and have repeatedly said the volunteer system provides same rate of nine-tenths of 1 percent but the infant mortality sufficient manpower at the education and training levels rate for the Soviets is three times that of the United States. needed by the armed forces. The military draft expired in 1973 after the United States withdrew from Vietnam. After the Soviets invaded Afghanis- Quote Of The Month tan in 1975, Congress revived the registration part of the draft "There must be no compromise whatsoever with terrorism, for 18-year-old males, but not the call-up. Officials argued which uses the lives and possessions ofinnocent men as means. that the registration of eligible males would speed up a call- Terrorism, for whatever motives, must absolutely be banned by up in case of war. humanity through a true agreement among all nations.

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APPLY TODAY. Select the number of units BENEFITS—Yearly Renewable Reducing Term Insurance (Policy Form GPC-5700-781) for deaths from the chart at right, fill out the enroll- Benefits determined by age at death and include 15% SPECIAL INCREASE coveTage limited unns„ ment card below and enclose your check or occurring during 1987. Maximum j^*ft money order for the premium indicated to Age at Death 14 Units 12 Units 10 Units 8 Units 6 Units #4 Unit\ M Units\ 1 Unit $336 per yr. U88 per yr. $240 per yr. $192 per yr. $144 per yr. $96 per yr F$48 per yr. 1 $24 per yr. provide coverage for the rest of the calendar j Up thru 29 $161,000 $138,000 $115,000 $92,000 $69,000 $46,000 '$23,000 $11,500 year. \ \ ' 30-34 128,800 110,400 92,000 73,600 55,200 36,800 1 18,400 9,200 CERTAIN STATES have requirements not 35-44 72,450 62,100 51,750 41 ,400 31,050 20,700 1 i 10,350 5,175 satisfied by the enrollment card below. If 45-54 35,420 30,360 25,300 20,240 15,180 10,120 I 5,060 2,530 you reside in one of those states, your enroll- 55-59 19,320 16,560 13,800 11,040 8,280 5,520 S 1 2,760 1,380 60-64 12,880 11,040 9,200 7,360 5,520 3,680 1 1 1,840 920 ment and check will be returned to you to 65-69 8,050 6,900 5,750 4,600 3,450 2,300 I 1,150 575 ' fulfill those requirements. If that is neces- 70-74* 2,277 I 759 379.50 5,313 4,554 3,795 3,036 i 1,518 sary, your enrollment will not be processed 75-0ver* 4,025 3,450 2,875 2,300 1,725 I 1,150 i 575 287.50 \ I until the additional form is returned to us. Prorated Premium $224 $192 $160 $128 $96 ^ $64 $32 // $16 PRORATED PREMIUM TO SEND WITH YOUR J *No persons age 70 or over (including those desiring additional coverage) will I cepted for new insurance. ENROLLMENT. The premiums shown above 13, 11, 9, 7, 5 and 3 units also available. Please write for details. are for the balance of 1987 for approved coinciding with or next following the date Make check payable to: The American Legion enrollments effective May 1, 1987. Premiums your enrollment is received, subject to In- Life Insurance Plan and mail to: for enrollments effective June 1 or later are surance Company's approval. Insurance may The American Legion Life Insurance Plan proportionately less, by $2 PER UNIT PER P.O. Box 5609 • Chicago, IL 60680 be maintained in force by payment of MONTH, and any overpayments will be re- funded. Premiums accompanying non- premiums when due. Plan insured by Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company. approved enrollments will be refunded in INCONTESTABILITY. Your coverage shall be Enrollment Subject to Underwriter's Approval full. incontestable after it has been in force dur-

EFFECTIVE DATE. Your insurance becomes ing your lifetime for two years from its effec- effective on the first day of the month tive date.

ENROLLMENT CARD FOR YEARLY RENEWABLE TERM NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE OF LIFE INSURANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION INFORMATION Information regarding your in- Full Name Birth Date surability will be treated as con- Day fidential except that Trans- Permanent Residence america Occidental Life In- City Zip surance Co. may make a brief

report to the Medical Information Name of Beneficiary .Relationship Bureau (M.I.B.) a non-profit Example: Print "Helen Louise Jones." Not "Mrs. H. L. Jones" membership organization of life Membership Card No _Year_ Post No.. State. insurance companies which operates an information exchange I apply for the number of units indicated: on behalf of its members. Upon The following representations shall form basis for or rejection of this enrollment. a the Insurance Company's approval request by another member in- all questions. Answer surance company to which you

1. Present occupation? Are you now actively working? have applied for life or health in-

Yes No If no, give reason surance, or to which a claim is submitted, the M.I.B. will supply 2. Have you been confined in a hospital within the last year? No Yes If yes, give date, such company with the informa- length of stay and cause tion it may have in its files. 3. During the last five years, have you had heart disease, circulatory disease, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, The Company may also release diabetes, or cancer, or have you had or received treatment or medication for high blood pressure or alcoholism? information in its file to its rein-

No Yes If yes, give details surers and to other life insurance companies to which you may ap-

ply for life or health insurance, I represent that to the best of my knowledge, all statements and answers recorded on this enrollment card are true and complete. I agree to is that this enrollment card shall be a part of any insurance granted upon it under the policy. I authorize any physician or other person who has or which a claim submitted. attended or examined me, or who may attend or examine me, to disclose or to testify to any knowledge thus acquired. Upon receipt of a request from Signature of you, the M.I.B. will arrange dis- Dated 19 Applicant closure of any information it may The American Legion offers this insurance through Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company. have in your file. Medical infor- Home Office: Los Angeles, California mation will only be disclosed to GMA-300-19 12-79 (Univ.) 5487 your attending physician. If you ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION question the accuracy of informa-

I have received and read the Notice of Disclosure of Information at right. Further, I authorize any physician, medical practi- tion in the Bureau's file you may tioner, hospital, clinic, or other medical or medically related facility, insurance company, the Medical Information Bureau seek correction in accordance or other organization, institution or person having any records or knowledge of me or of my health to give Transamerica with the procedures set forth in Occidental Life Insurance Company any such information. the Federal Fair Credit Reporting

A photographic copy of this authorization shall be as valid as the original. Act. The address of the Bureau's information office is P.O. Box 105,

Dated 19_ Signature of Applicant Essex Station, Boston, Mass. 02112 Phone (617) 426-3660. I apply for additional Legion Life Insurance. My present certificate number is Can The Nation Afford Long-term Health-care Coverage?

Edward R. Roybal, D.-Calif. Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif.

The question is whether jm^ AVtf% The administration recently America can afford not Jr^^^ MB I presented Congress with a to provide this protec- YES_ 111! plan, developed by the De- lion. Americans have no choice but to ^ #P partment of Health and Human Services. W 'J** 4Bk- Y afford these costs. Where we do have a ' to expand Medicare to cover catastrophic- j choice is in deciding whether we wil care expenses. The plan is criticized be- cover the costs of long-term care in the cause it neglects the more serious aspect most equitable and economical way. of long-term care — nursing home care Today, long-term care carries a price 4,H or home care for the chronically ill. tag of some $40 billion for the nation, tied largely to the cost Some congressmen are proposing to fill this void by expand- of nursing-home care. Almost half is paid out-of-pocket by ing the Medicare program to provide unlimited health-care the elderly and their families themselves. Half falls largely to coverage. Such a solution is both unwise and unnecessary. Medicaid, but only after the elderly have been forced into According to a Harvard study, including long-term care in impoverishment. Less than 1 percent is covered by private Medicare could add $50 billion a year to the program's $85 insurance. Yet, this $40 billion covers only 1.5 million billion budget. To finance a long-term care program, a nursing-home residents today. By 2040, the number of substantial increase in the Medicare payroll tax would be nursing-home residents and their cost will increase fourfold. necessary because of projected deficits in both the Medicare

How will America afford its growing long-term care bill? trust fund and the general treasury. Such a tax increase would The nation already spends nearly 11 percent of the GNP on be devastating to today's workers and the entire system. health care. By 2000, that amount will become 12 percent, Under present economic assumptions, it is estimated that unless corrective steps are taken. The elderly themselves by 2030, payroll taxes will have to be raised from their now pay 16 percent of their income on health care, and by current 2.9 percent to as much as 7.2 percent just to cover 1990, this will grow to 19 percent. Medicare's projected costs. This anticipated demand on

What I have proposed in "The USHealth Act of 1987" (H.R. Medicare will severely erode its revenue base, and any

200) is the corrective step our country must now take. USHealth further burden would invite financial collapse of the system. is a comprehensive, national health program that will protect As a result. I believe Congress should seek a solution in Americans of all ages and incomes from the costs of the full the private insurance market, where progress already is being range of health and long-term care services. Under USHealth, made in developing long-term care policies. In Maryland, the public's risk of health and long-term care costs would be there are long-term care policies that provide benefits of up spread across the entire American public and financed by pool- to $116,000 over four years for skilled nursing home care. ing what is already being invested in health care by states, Congress should encourage a market solution to this employers, the federal government and individuals. Further. serious and growing problem. One method that holds great USHealth would build on, and not replace the role of the potential involves the creation of tax-favored investment private sector by the use of insurance companies in bill proc- vehicles to promote private financing of health-care essing and claims review, and private providers in the manage- expenses upon retirement. Such a program would allow ment and delivery of care. Most importantly, USHealth would workers and their employers to contribute funds to a health cap the nation's health-and long-term care expenditures for all pension and receive special tax treatment for such contribu- Americans at 12 percent of GNP — less than we will otherwise tions. Upon retirement, the funds could be used to finance spend by 2000. The questions we face with long-term care nursing-home care, or to purchase long-term care insurance. are both moral and economic. Will we protect all Americans at Clearly, expanding Medicare is not an appealing option. Any a price we can afford, or future solution will need to will we settle with an in- YOUR OPINION COUNTS, TOO be balanced with incen- efficient and costly system tives for people to build Senators and congressmen are interested in constituent view- that protects only those of their own resources to pro- points. You may express your views by writing The Honorable (name), means and drives others U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510, or The Honorable (name), U.S. tect themselves against the quickly into the clutches House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. prospect of financial and of poverty? medical catastrophies.

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naming justices they felt were Lester David As the world's most sympa- By thetic toward their views. Sometimes powerful tribunol, this has worked, other times not. In a morning shortly be- the United States number of instances, justices known to fore 10, a little-known cere- have strong liberal or conservative lean- EACHmony is enacted in the U.S. Supreme Court ings have not voted as Presidents hoped Supreme Court building they would. out of sight of lawyers and has awesome Unlike the British legal system of spectators. Behind heavy, responsibilities. common law that developed over many red velvet curtains, the centuries, the Supreme Court came into nine justices solemnly being fully grown, created directly shake one another's hands. date not only legislation enacted by under Article III of the Constitution. The century-old custom signifies that, Congress, but also any action of the It was not until the 19th century that

while their opinions may differ sharply, President that it deems unlawful. the court assumed its status as an equal they are agreed on one over-arching aim Because of this extraordinary princi- branch of the government, along with — equal justice for every American. ple of judicial supremacy, the court's Congress and the President. In the Great Chamber outside, the influence over the social and political This powerful institution led an or- crier announces "The Honorable Chief life of the nation often has been greater phan-like existence for its first 145 Justice and Associate Justices of the years. It met for the first time on Feb. 2, Supreme Court of the United States." 1790, on the second floor of the Royal The black-robed jurists step from be- Exchange Building in , hind the draperies and take their seats then the capital. When the nation's gov- behind the raised mahogany bench. ernment moved to , the The crier, who is the court's marshal, court occupied space in Independence intones the traditional call for silence: Hall, later meeting in the city hall. "Oyez, oyez, oyez!" — the ancient In 1800, when the government moved Norman term for "Hear ye!"The buzzing to Washington, the tribunal was squeezed ceases and a session of the country's into a small chamber in the new Capitol,

highest legal forum is under way. moving at least six times as larger areas For all involved in litigation, the buck became vacant. During the ,

stops here. But before anything more is it convened in a private house. In 1935,

said, it is crucial to understand that only the court finally moved into its perma- certain types of cases are heard. nent home at First and East Capitol The justices will consider only suits than the legislature's or the President's. Streets in Washington, a stately edifice that involve the constitutional rights of Note some examples from recent times: that is one of the world's largest marble persons or companies, disputes between In 1954, racial segregation in the buildings. the states or the national government public schools was banned. In 1962, The Great Chamber, where cases are and a state, and cases in which represen- prayers in public schools were out- heard, measures 82 by 91 feet and has a tatives of foreign nations are parties. In lawed. In 1973, a ruling struck down as 44-foot ceiling. Around the imposing other words, the issues must be of far- unconstitutional almost all the anti- room are 24 ivory-colored columns and reaching significance. abortion laws that the states had passed. on the floor are rich, reddish-hued car- During its annual term, which begins Many Supreme Court decisions result pets. Lawyers arguing cases stand be- in October and ends early in July, more in bitter controversy. In fact, fierce legal fore a lectern in front of the chief justice

than 5,000 civil and criminal cases are battles are still waged over some. It is and keep a close eye on the marshal to submitted, of which fewer than 500 are difficult to change a Supreme Court de- the right of the bench. Except in un-

chosen for consideration. The justices cision, but it can be done by constitutional usual cases, they are permitted pre- will hear oral arguments on less than half amendment, new legislation or a new cisely 30 minutes to make their pleas. of these, ruling on the rest from briefs. ruling on a certain aspect of the issue, As time is running out, the marshal America's Supreme Court is the which the court has agreed to review. switches on an amber light; a red light world's most powerful tribunal. Unlike Justices are appointed for life by the means stop, even in mid-sentence. the others, it has the authority to invali- President and must be confirmed by the Atop the main entrance four words Senate. Unhappy with the invalidation are carved in the stone: "Equal justice Author of 13 books and hundreds of arti- of laws carrying out their programs. under law." It is the abiding principle cles, Lester David specializes in Amer- Presidents have tried to alter the ideo- that has guided the court for nearly 200 ican government and history. logical composition of the court by years.

12 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE "There's a new appreciationfor our men and women in military service. One manifestation ofthis is the effort now goingforth to build a Navy Memorial in the Nation's Capital, a living tribute to you and all

those in the , officers and enlisted, who have gone beforeyou. ' — President Ronald Reagan YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE UNITED STATES NAVYMEMORIAL The United States Navy Memorial was An inspiring statue of the Lone Sailor ". authorized by the Congress in 1980 . . in will be a key element of the Navy Memorial, commemoration of the men and women of and now you may become a Sponsor of the the United States Navy who have served their "Memorial and also acquire a reproduction of country in war and peace." Designated to this historic statue. erect the Navy Memorial under this Con- The Lone Sailor, issued. in cooperation gressional Act is the United States Navy with the United States Historical Society, will be Memorial Foundation, formed in 1977 to the lasting symbol of the Navy Memorial. The

honor the Navy and to increase our aware- original statue is seven feet tall and weighs one ness of America as a "maritime nation, ton. Created by renowned sculptor Stanley born of the Sea, and dependent on the Seas Bleifeld, this is the sailor who recognizes the

for Security and Commerce." (Ret. Rear beauty, comfort, and the terrible power of the i Admiral William Thompson, president of the sea. The Lone Sailor has been reproduced in Foundation.) a genuine bonded bronze statue.

The Navy Memorial will include: ^-g

Phase I: The Plaza • The Lone Sailor Statue • Performance Amphitheater • Granite Global Projection • Fountains, Waterfalls, Pools • Bronze Bas-relief Sculpture of Historic Naval Scenes

Phase II: The Visitors Center • 250-seat Theater • Log Room • Reception/Multi function Room • Ship's Store • Exhibits, Paintings, Sculpture

As a Sponsor: Memorial Dedication Book to be issued after the October 1987 dedication. • You will receive the 8" bonded bronze re- production of the Lone Sailor Statue which For each Lone Sailor statue which is ac- stands at the center of the Memorial Plaza. quired from the United States Historical Your statue will be mounted on a wooden Society, a payment will go to the U.S. Navy base with a brass plaque bearing the Memorial Foundation to help launch the Navy inscription: Memorial as a tribute to the men and wom- en who have served, are serving, and will THE LONESALLOR serve in the U.S. Navy. UNITED STATES NAVY MEMORIAL For further information call the United WASHINGTON, D.C. States Historical Society: 1-800 446 7968.

• Your name will be recorded in the Navy In Virginia call: 1-804-648-4736.

YES! I wish to become an Individual Sponsor of the United States Navy Memorial and to acquire a reproduction of the Lone Sailor statue in bonded bronze. The statue is mounted on a walnut base with brass plaque. My name will also be recorded in the U.S. Navy Memorial Dedication Book, as part of the Memorial's Archives. Please find enclosed my check or money order in the amount of $85, plus $2.50 each for shipping and handling. Charge to: VISA MasterCard American Express

Card No. .; Exp

Name Phone ( ) Address City State. Zip.

Please print name as you wish it to appear in the Navy Memorial Dedication Book

Mail to: The Lone Sailor , c/o United States Historical Society Dept. AL First and Main Streets, Richmond, VA 23219 LET'S KEEP OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

tion of the U.S. Code. Today, veterans By Dr. Robert E. David are rightfully provided preference in all services available through ES, whether

HE State Employment it is counseling, testing or referral. All Service, an often unher- of this could change, however. alded, but vitally important Last October, the DoL held four public veterans program, may be hearings about the future of the public facing extinction unless employment service. Among the strong- The American Legion and est supporters of the ES were the veter- other service organizations ans organizations. Together, with the keep the pressure on the strong support of The American Legion, T Department of Labor and they advocated a revitalized public Congress in 1987. labor exchange free of charge to all ES, which for the past 50 years has Americans — employers and job seek- found jobs for millions of veterans, is ers alike — operating under a federal- facing stiff scrutiny from the Depart- state partnership, with a strong veterans ment of Labor and Congress. Among preference mandate. changes being discussed include remov- We are in a time of economic transi- ing all federal controls over Employment tion in which the United States relies Service and permitting states to operate less upon heavy manufacturing and it as they see fit; or placing the program more upon high technology and service- under the Job Training Partnership Act, VITAL— Veterans preference is critical to related employment as the sources of the future of service- thereby making such issues as veterans needs returning new jobs for tomorrow. Veterans and all men and women. preference a local determination. Either Americans are experiencing the hard- change could have drastic effects on ships of this transition, as many com- unemployed or unskilled veterans. Dur- an important part of the nation's job panies and whole industries are shrunk ing 1985 alone, ES found jobs for training programs, were eliminated. or uprooted entirely. Many disabled 472,000 veterans. Despite their decision-making authority, veterans have dropped out of the labor

The first move jeopardizing Employ- the states did little to correct the defi- force and recently separated service- ment Service's contribution to veterans ciency because they generally regard men and women are finding it difficult came in 1982, when Congress passed veterans benefits as primarily a federal to find civilian careers. the Job Training Partnership Act. As the responsibility. Because the nation has an obligation nation's major job training program, to assure that those veterans who need

JTPA, in essence, turned control of job federal government, indeed, work can find it, we need an Employ- training and the federal monies that go THEhad come to the aid of unemployed ment Service working in cooperation with it over to state and local elected veterans during those dark post- with a federal partner that is willing to officials. Except for financial accounta- years and the Great Depres- provide leadership to the system. Many bility, the states, counties and cities sion years of the '30s. To solve chronic congressmen are unaware that future could operate their programs without joblessness during those times, Congress employment of veterans is in jeopardy undue federal interference. Proponents passed the Wagner-Peyser Act which, unless a strong nationwide employment had contended that employment prob- among other provisions, mandated the service is maintained. Legionnaires lems are primarily local issues and their creation of a Veterans Employment need to work closely with their con- solutions should be sought at the com- Service within each state Employment gressmen to make certain any changes munity level. Service and at the national level. in the Employment Service do not elimi- Unfortunately, under state control The system served veterans well. nate job services that have been pro- most of the special considerations for When Congress passed the landmark GI vided to veterans for more than half a veterans which, historically, had been Bill in 1944, lawmakers recognized the century. value of the public employment service's Make no mistake that the Employ-

Dr. Robert E. David, an economic ad- aid to veterans and left it where it was, ment Service is a critical part of the visory consultant for The American rather than place it under the VA. In the veterans' benefits system. The help of Legion, is the executive director of the ensuing years, the program was increas- all Legionnaires is needed to stop the Employment Security Commission of ingly strengthened through codification further erosion of this vital employment South Carolina. in Title 38 — the veterans benefits por- program for veterans.

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PAINLESS DENTISTRY OVERCOMING DENTAL PHOBIA

Visiting the dentist

today isn 7 like it used

to be. New techniques virtually eliminate the pain and relieve most ofthe strain.

By D.J. Moore

YOU grind your teeth about dental appointments, you're not alone. More than 100 million Americans fail DFto go to the dentist regularly, about 35 million suffer ex- cessive anxiety before or during a dental visit, and about 10 to 12 million suffer dental phobia. "We have patients come into the clinic who have not been to a dentist in over 25 years," explained Dr. Louis Fiset, researcher and clinical associate at the University of Washington's dental fears research clinic in Seattle.

"When anxiety is so intense that it causes total avoidance," said Dr. David J. Sokol, chief of the prosthodontic ENTERTAINMENT Patients are distracted from discomfort by watching TV or section at Jewish Memorial Hospital in listening to music. Relaxation exercises are also used to reduce muscle tension. New York, "the patient is considered

phobic." Fear of pain is the single great- veloping new ways to alleviate stress that gradually reduce anxiety and fear. est concern for the dental-anxious pa- for patients. High-speed drills, equipped Some of the techniques include: tient, said Sokol. with water and air spray that cool the Distraction. Anxious patients are According to dental phobia expert. mouth and eliminate uncomfortable asked to concentrate on some task or Dr. Erwin D. Joy, chairman of the oral heat and vibrations, are just one of the entertainment, such as electronic table and maxillofacial department at the advances in dentistry. Dental fear tennis, video games, comedy film clips Medical College of Georgia, the dental clinics are using the team approach, or music. For example, wearing stereo profession is extremely active in de- combining therapy sessions with dentis- headphones is one technique patients try. The patient has one or two sessions find helpful. "When you're exposed to D. J. Moore, a free-lance writer from with a therapist and is then eased into THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MEDICAL INFORMATION Grand Rapids, Mich., specializes in the dentist chair with a therapist at his AND ADVICE ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION IS BE- medical science and social issues in side. Other methods across the country LIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR MEDICAL ADVICE CONCERN- America. include behavioral therapy techniques ING YOUR PARTICULAR CONDITION,

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American merchant ships are rapidly disappearing from world trade routes despite their importance to national defense. In this interview, the former Chief of Naval Operations tells what must be done to save the U.S. merchant marine.

American Legion Magazine: Admiral, we hear much about the problems besetting the U.S. mer- chant marine. Just how bad off is it?

Admiral HollOWay: In the past five years, the size and economic health of our merchant fleet has seriously deteriorated. As of last September, the United States ranked 14th among the world's commercial fleets and carried less than 5 percent of our total ocean-borne foreign trade.

Q* Are there any bright spots in the picture? A The liner segment of our merchant marine has been the • most successful, capturing a larger percentage of our foreign trade. By liners, the industry refers to common carrier, general cargo vessels operating on scheduled routes. Unfortunately, the liner companies have been slipping lately, down from 21 operators in 1970 to fewer than 10 today. Most recently, the percentage of our foreign trade carried by the liners —as opposed to tankers or bulk carriers — is down from about 30 percent five years ago to only 21 percent today. Retired Adm. James L. Holloway III, former Chief of Naval Operations, is a member of the President's Commission on Q* Will the merchant marine industry stabilize at this Merchant Marine and Defense. level or do you have even more concern for the future?

j. Frankly, I am deeply worried about the first half of this 1986 and has heavy debts, but only three ships. The fleet of a A* year. There is a real question in my mind as to whether third company has declined from 40 ships to seven. an American merchant marine, operating in the international Yet another company has abandoned operations in the trades, can survive. There always will be American flag ships Pacific and because of fiscal losses has delayed taking operating in the domestic trade, because the cabotage laws do delivery of six new ships. Two of the healthiest U.S. liner not allow foreign ships to carry cargo between U.S. ports. companies had substantial losses the first half of 1986 and one of the largest U.S. -flag merchant marine operators, Q* Why is your economic forecast for the industry so among the world's largest container operators, filed for dismal? protection from creditors while it reorganized under Chapter

j. A look at the fiscal conditions of some of the remaining 1 1 of the bankruptcy laws. A* companies tells the story. One has filed for bankruptcy and its operating ships have been arrested for non-payment of Q« What is the basic problem with the American mer- bills. A second went through bankruptcy reorganization in chant marine?

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j. There are two factors in the prob- A* lem. First, there are too many ships for the available cargo on the world's ocean trade routes. Second, foreign flag operators tend to have a competitive advantage over Amer- icans. They can buy modern commer- cial ships from other countries at less than one-third the cost of a U.S. -built vessel and hire crews from other coun- tries that will work for lower wages than Americans. Also, foreign govern- ments provide hidden subsidies for their fleets. The extra shipping capacity and lower operating costs of foreign flag vessels, mainly undeveloped coun- tries and the communist bloc, drive freight costs down so they can underbid U.S. operators.

Q* Can anything be done to im- prove the situation? _ The only longterm solution is for A* U.S. ships to carry more cargo at better payment rates. The problem is how to position the U.S. merchant

marine so it will be competitive enough to get its fair share of the available cargo without having the rates driven down to a non-compensatory level. Some nations ensure cargo for their national fleets by reserving a certain percentage of their trade to be carried only in their own merchant ships. This can be done by unilateral legislation HARD TIMES — U.S. merchant ships can hardly compete with foreign fleets that build reserving a certain share of all seaborne and operate ships at far less cost and receive government subsidies. foreign trade into and out of a country, or by more subtle approaches. The Japanese have been very Q. Why is a subsidy needed? successful in developing a shipping monopoly for their The subsidy we are talking about is known as Operating merchant marine fleet. It is an issue of national pride that

A. Differential Subsidy . It is paid to make up the difference Japanese exporters and importers move their goods on in pay fop a U.S. citizen crew over the cost of foreign crews, Japanese flag ships. which in the case of some of the lesser-developed countries Finding effective, workable solutions to the problems amounts to only a small fraction of a U.S. mariner's wages. facing the U.S. merchant marine in the international trade is The ability of commercial ships under foreign registry, going to be difficult and complex. What is good for the especially those flying "flags of convenience" —Panama, merchant marine may be harmful to another economic sector, Liberia and Honduras—to hire crews from the lowest end of such as farming or oil. Compromises will have to be de- the wage scale, substantially reduces their operating costs veloped. The newly appointed Bennett Commission on below a U.S. operator's minimums. Merchant Marine and Defense will be instrumental in finding solutions. Q. What is the justification for the subsidy? Without a wage subsidy, U.S. merchant marine com- Q* The commission is not scheduled to deliver its first A. panies cannot survive against low-cost competition in conclusions until fall. Can we wait that long? the international trades. Without some form of offsetting _ Some action is necessary right away if U.S. shipping subsidy, the U.S. -flag vessels engaged in overseas commerce A* companies that are near, or already going through would virtually disappear. The remaining ships of U.S. bankruptcy proceedings, are to be saved. Remedies such as registry those engaged in the cabotage or protected domes- deregulation of the trade routes to allow operators to go where — tic trades—would not be enough to fulfill the military sealift the trade is, and bilateral trade agreements to assure more requirements of our national defense plans. cargo for U.S. carriers, do not require extensive analysis. Legislation, such as the ability to acquire ships from foreign yards and a reform of the subsidy program, would go a long Q« Then the federal government subsidy for our mer- way in averting the immediate collapse of the liner industry chant marine is really for defense purposes? but these would need some administration support to get j. Yes. The only justification for federal support of a U.S. them through the Congress. A* merchant marine is to ensure that this nation will have

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under flags of convenience, where taxes are lower and the requirements to employ expensive crews do not exist.

Q. Why can't the U.S. and its allies use "flags of convenience" ships? _ We do plan to use these vessels A* and, in fact, they are referred to as the Effective U.S. Controlled Fleet. However, they cannot be considered as reliable as the American-flag, U.S.- citizen-crewed ships. EUSC ships fly the flag of foreign governments that may not have the same political views or military commitments as the United States, and the crews are low-paid aliens without any particular loyalty to the United States. But even more impor- tant, there is only a relatively small number of militarily useful vessels in the EUSC fleet— less than 25 dry cargo ships. Most of the tankers are ultra- large crude carriers—upward of 200,000 gross tons in size —and what we need HE ONLYjustification for federal support are handy-sized tankers of about 35,000 tons. m of the U.S. merchant marine is to ensure

Since sealift is a military opera- that this nation will have adequate seaIiff Q* tion, why can't the Navy maintain a resources owned and crewed by U.S. citizens. sealift fleet, or keep it in mothballs and break it out as required in emergencies?

adequate sealift resources that are owned by Americans and _ This is a reasonable approach and does constitute a crewed by U.S. citizens. A* major component of our strategic sealift forces. The U.S. government is buying up surplus commercial vessels Q Why is sealift required? that have attractive military features such as roll-on, roll-off Our national military strategy is a forward collective ships, and putting them in the Ready Reserve Force. The RRF A.>• defense that depends upon overseas allies and deployed ships will be mothballed, but available for breakout in a five- U.S. forces. Forty of our 42 allies lie overseas. We have four or 10-day period. The RRF amounts to about 70 ships today, and one-half Army divisions in Germany, one in Korea and a but the Department of Defense plans on expanding it to 136,

Marine division in . In time of war or emergency, all of which will include 1 10 dry cargo ships and 36 tankers. these allies and our own forward deployed forces are going to have to be reinforced and resupplied. Q* Then why do we need both a U.S. merchant marine and a Ready Reserve Force? Q* Since we are supporting our allies, can't we have their — The RRF cannot be mobilized without the trained and merchant marines carry the support? A* qualified crews drawn from the pool of U.S. civilian — We do depend upon our allies in a NATO conflict or in a mariners generated by the American merchant marine. In general that involve the Pacific. A* war would Western fact, a Navy study completed last year concluded that the However, the probable conflict is a limited similar more war number of ships in the RRF was limited by the size of the to the Korean War or mostly unilateral operation such as U.S. merchant marine. The fewer ships in our merchant Vietnam. The United States then must be prepared to go it marine, the smaller the available pool of trained mariners to alone. The size of our sealift fleet is actually based on the form the crews of the RRF ships when they are activated. need to support such unilateral operations. The deployment of the U.S. Central Command formerly the Rapid Deploy- — Q • Why not man the RRF with Navy crews—Reservists, ment Force — to the Persian Gulf area, is an example of such for example? an operation where we would have to depend upon our own _ This has been carefully analyzed by the Navy and sealift sources, without any augmentation from allies. A* rejected as an impractical alternative because it would Recently a new problem has emerged. The fleets of our require substantially greater expense in dollars and resources allies taken — the British, Germans and Norwegians —have a than could be justified. dramatic downturn in numbers, as their shipowners face intensified competition from other flags employing cheap Q. What future do you see for the U.S. merchant labor. Many of the ship operators from the more developed marine? nations—even Japan — are beginning to register their ships Continued on page 48

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Undercutting The Competition

Q« Admiral Holloway, are only the carriers. The United States has a "State economic and a military sense. merchant marines of the lesser-de- Controlled Carrier" law that prevents As the Soviets continue to increase veloped nations—the so-called flags the Soviets from coming into our ports their share of the ocean shipping trade, of convenience—making a go of it and carrying off our U.S. trade at un- the merchant marines of the Western today? What about the Soviets? realistically low tariffs. Most other allies will be reduced as private com- A The Soviet merchant marine, maritime nations have bilateral ship- panies are forced out of business be- • Morflot, which is really an arm ping agreements or some sort of cargo- cause of their inability to compete of their navy, is growing rapidly in reservation schemes to assure that with subsidized Morflot shipping. size and quality. It is now the world's a certain percentage of their trade This is a severe blow to the economies second largest merchant fleet in terms is carried in their own vessels. But of maritime-oriented nations such as of numbers, with over 2,500 ocean- wherever there are no such restric- the United Kingdom and Norway,

going ships. In tonnage, it has risen in tions, Morflot has been able to pene- where international shipping consti- rank from 14th in 1960 to 6th today trate the market and the results have tutes a major industry. Secondly, as ahead of the United States—increas- been devastating. these companies go out of business, ing its volume six-fold in the process. their vessels are broken up or sold on Its equipment is modern, with 90 per- Q* What about the merchant the world market and are therefore no cent of its ships less than 20 years old, fleets of our allies? longer available for military sealift compared to 60 percent of the United _ The western European nations purposes. The decline in the size of States. Today, the red flag of Morflot A* tend to be "free trade" advocates the western European merchant fleets is carried by more than 60 commercial and generally have not invoked cargo is beginning to cause alarm among lines to more than 120 countries. It has preference or enacted strict bilateral NATO sealift planners. There are al-

appeared in more than 70 U.S. ports. trading treaties. As a consequence, it ready questions as to whether our is these nations that have suffered allies would have adequate bottoms to Q* Do the Soviets pose a real chal- drastically from the inroads of Morflot. provide the sealift required for our lenge to our merchant marine? The merchant fleets of our NATO forward collective defense. A Yes, the Soviet merchant fleet is allies have been dramatically reduced The penetration of the Soviet mer- • both an economic and a military in the past several years as a result of chant marine into the major interna- threat. The greater concern is its use as the rapid growth of low-cost shipping, tional world trade routes with its mod-

an economic weapon, rather than its both from the lesser developed na- ern, efficient commercial ships, must potential as a direct contribution to tions and from the Soviets. This de- be of deep concern to the Western allies, Soviet military capability. cline in the merchant fleets of our as well as Japan and Korea, because It is important we understand the allies can be disastrous in both an of its double-edged implications. nature of the danger posed by the Soviet merchant marine. Its effective- ness as an economic weapon lies in the ability of the Soviet merchant marine to lower rates to undercut any competitor, regardless of profit or loss. In the communist system, Morflot is totally subsidized. That means that Soviet cargo ships can charge lower tariffs than any of their competition on given routes and, in so doing, capture the majority of the cargo.

Q* Is it possible for the Soviets to control international shipping? A In reality, all that prevents the • Soviets from taking over the en- tire international shipping market are regulatory laws or cargo-preference policies that reserve certain percent- RED FLEET — The refrigeration ship Bukhta Russkaya is one of the latest ages of a nation's trade for its own flag additions to Morflot, the modern Soviet merchant marine force.

APRIL 1987 23 When n innocents Die

too often, are at the bottom of the list. Driven by the griefofhis son 's murder, a For example, in 1984 California reported to the National Crime Information Center youngfather has vowed to knock on every that 16,500 cars were stolen during April. Similar records still do not exist on missing children in that state. door until the nation awakes to the plight During the search for Adam, my of- fice staff called every police agency in ofexploited and missing children. Florida while my wife and I stood vigil at the Hollywood (Fla.) Police Depart- ment. After three days, we were told weeks later, his remains were found in that 80 percent of those agencies did not ByJohn Walsh a desolate canal in Vero Beach, Fla. even know Adam was missing. How Our all-star tee-ball player had been could that be?

murdered. I soon discovered two things: Children

TWAS 1981 and I had those During the two weeks before Adam's receive scant attention in the criminal

cherished things long asso- lifeless body was found, I discovered justice system; and, in most states, there ciated with The Great Amer- that many of the safeguards needed to are no organized systems that allow

ican Dream: a successful protect children are missing. I had the police agencies to exchange or follow business; a lovely home; a naive assumption that the people we up on missing children reports. I also beautiful wife; and Adam, elected into office to help protect chil- learned that county morgues across the a smiling 6-year-old boy dren — police, judges, district attor- nation are lonely tombs for untold num- who could swing a mean neys, state legislators — considered

baseball bat. I had it all. children a high priority. I soon learned John Walsh, a guest speaker at last year 's

But one day that dream turned into it is just the opposite. In many ways, National Convention, is president of the a nightmare: Adam was abducted. Two children occupy a low priority and, all Adam Walsh Child Resource Center.

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bers of unidentified children, many of whom were probably missing and had fallen victim to homicidal maniacs. Fortunately, public awareness of this tragedy has been heightened in recent years. Missing children's pictures have been stamped on milk cartons, printed in publications, posted in public places ne missing and broadcast over television. How- ever, some critics have said this aware- child is too many, ness has been blown out of proportion and has been turned into a national yet there are hysteria. Such claims are hard to under- stand. One missing child is too many; 28,000 ofthem. two missing children is a nightmare Recently, a journalist said that although 28,000 children's names were carried every day throughout our country. Chil- television and see 20 murders. On the

it on the NCIC, did not indicate any dren continue to be at great risk. news I saw an 1 1 -year-old girl lying in a reason for Americans to be alarmed. Additional misconceptions abound pool of blood at the Rome Airport. She

That's preposterous. What if there were about exploited and missing children. was killed by terrorists. I know about

28,000 missing journalists or 28,000 For example, I recently debated a re- AIDS and I know about nuclear war. Americans being held hostage in Beirut? nowned psychologist on network televi- But those are kids like me that are miss- Would that not be considered alarming sion who claimed that children were ing. Everyone should be looking at the or epidemic? being frightened by pictures of children pictures." If adults only had as much Who are the nation's exploited chil- reported missing. Scientists and research- wisdom and insight. dren? They include victims of non- ers usually base such conclusions on custodial parental abduction, those who long-term studies and lengthy investi- Hi HILE some critics claim that have been sexually molested by step- gations. But the man I debated based fingerprinting children also fright- parents or parents; those who have been his claims on interviews with three or mm ens them, many more insist that it forced to run away from home; and four sets of parents who told him their greatly helps law-enforcement officers, those beaten by parents. children were having nightmares from as a recent case in Alaska proved. The The child abducted by someone un- seeing the pictures. It's not the children FBI there had located a little girl who known to the family is in the smallest who are frightened, it's the adults. Con- had been abducted by a convicted child percentage, but the most dangerous, sider the following story: molester. She had been beaten and pic- because that child is in a life-threaten- A 12-year-old Arkansas girl saw a tures would not help to identify her. ing situation. Certainly, children who picture of a missing child and recog- Because there were no fingerprints on run away often fall prey to unscrupul- nized her as a classmate at school. The file, it took the FBI three weeks to lo- ous and dangerous people who wish to girl later was asked by reporters if she cate her parents. Blood tests are only 95 exploit them. was frightened by photographs of miss- percent conclusive, but fingerprints are Children being abused in their own ing children. Her reply? "When Daddy absolutely identifiable. homes often are subjected to unbeara- is sleeping on Friday night, I can watch Continued on page 58 ble torture over long periods of time, because the abuse remains a secret or they are not believed. In the case of non-custodial abductions, many people LEGION HELPS THE HELPLESS would like to believe that the child is American Legion long has en- The Legion also has published safe and in no real jeopardy, because he THE couraged legislation and conducted brochures and booklets that provide is in the company of one of his parents. public awareness programs to help safety tips and other important infor- Research has shown us that these chil- protect the nation's children from mation for adults and children. For dren often are lied to and deceived by being abducted and exploited. copies of the materials, write to The the abducting parent and may be fright- For example, while some posts and American Legion Children and Youth ened, confused, isolated, abandoned, departments conduct fingerprinting Division, RO. Box 1055, Indianapo- helpless and powerless. programs with local law enforcement lis, IN 46206. ANY of them are victims of physi- agencies, others initiate forums and "The problem of missing and the cal, sexual or psychological abuse community action programs about mis- exploited children threatens fam- during the abduction. They're em- sing children and child sex abuse. ily and the very foundation of our Lindquist, chair- bodied in the example of the 8-year-old The American Legion Auxiliary society," said Eugene also Youth girl found floating in New York's East has joined the fight to protect man of the Legion's Children and children. It River with a note pinned to her dress that recently published a Commission. comic book, said: "I am leaving my ex-wife the same "Secrets of Animal Is- "We must help those who cannot land," which explains to children help themselves, the best way to way I found her. Childless." Such exam- how and ples are not blown out of proportion or they can avoid becoming victims of do this is through prevention and edu- the creation of a national hysteria. These molesters and kidnappers. cation programs." are terrible truths tragically replayed

APRIL 1987 25 The vital interests of the United States and the West are threat- ened in the Middle East. And the balance ofpower is at stake.

By Vernon Pizer

ERHAPS the greatest un- witting irony of the turbu- lent Middle East is that from the Mediterranean Sea, where Lebanon bleeds daily, to the Persian Gulf, where Iran and Iraq are locked in the longest and costliest war in modern regional history, the common salutation is Salaam—"peace"—or a variant of that word. Thus, the world confronts the melancholy paradox of the Middle East: peace on the lips and guns in the hands. The convulsions of the region are many; they are complex and, in one way or another, they are interrelated. Former Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth W. Dam counted the flash-points this way: "The Arab-Israeli conflict, of course, receives the lion's share of our attention,

but it is only one element of a broad set of issues. Today we must also be concerned about the continuing dangers of the Iran- THE MIDDLE EAST Iraq war, the widespread use of state ter- rorism, the outlaw behavior of Libya's Moammar Gadhafi, the rise of religious extremism, the Soviet threat, chronic other WHY WE instability in and CANT Lebanon many problems— all in a large and volatile area where the United States and the West have an enormous stake." AFFORD TO LOSE Dam also could have pointed to Af- ghanistan—on the east where the region melts into Asia—and where Soviet inva- sion forces have transformed that country said that the entire Middle East is a Kipper of the American Enterprise Insti- into a vast killing field. And Chad, dangerous region for the great powers. tute, a seasoned Middle East observer, Libya's southern neighbor, currently "For one thing, the region shows a re- said that we should be worried about the

invaded and partially occupied by troops markable ability to follow its own agenda Middle East and must not forget that it is dispatched by the unpredictable Gadhafi. so the outsider, no matter how well-inten- part of the Third World, which means that

Then there is America's latest Middle tioned, remains the outsider with inher- much of it is unpredictable and is not East problem: the story of "Irangate." ent limitations on the ability to influence constrained by any recognized rules. William A. Kirby, State Department events. For another thing, the lines there "But we cannot afford to get out of the Deputy for Middle East negotiations, are not as clearly drawn between the region. We have to stay, and we have to United States and the Soviet Union as in be prepared to pay the price of staying," Author of 15 books, Vernon Pizer has Asia or Europe, further complicating an Kipper said. written some 500 articles for leading already complicated situation." If the Middle East constitutes such a magazines throughout the world. Echoing similar sentiments, Judith hazard to us, why stay there? What is our

26 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE enormous stake in the region? Among the WAR-TORN — A Saudi Arabian ship docks experts, both in and out of government, after being hit by Iraqi warplanes.

there is agreement that the primary ele- ments at stake include access to Middle major asset that enhances America's East energy resources, denial to the potential strength in the area. Soviets of an expanded role in the area, Second in importance only to Israel

and security of Israel and of Arab states is our relationship with Egypt. U.S. and friendly to us. Egyptian forces hold joint training exer- Maintaining unrestricted access to the cises on a regular basis and, in effect, sources of energy is more than a national have shaped a strategic alliance. But desire— it is a well-established, firm apart from military ties, the United 3 national decision. Assistant Secretary of States maintains strong political ties to § Defense Richard L. Armitage made this both Israel and Egypt since all three are | clear when he said, "We are committed to Continued on page 52 < ensuring unimpeded access to petroleum and other natural resources via the Per- sian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz." Dr. Robert E. Hunter, Georgetown TERRORISM Center for Strategic and International Studies, explained that "we passed the 'HYDRA OF CARNAGE' threshold of idle interest in the 1970s with the Carter Doctrine, which By Philip C. Clarke pledged the United States to keep Mid-

. strike study published recently by the dle East oil flowing. This decision was SIX days before the U.S air affirmed and enlarged by the current on terrorist support targets in Fletcher School of Law and Diplo- administration so there is no question Libya, La Prensa, a leading Pan- macy at Tufts University, spelled out that it is a national commitment." amanian newspaper, received a com- the international ramifications of munique from an organization calling today's terrorism. The study, based 1 OR our allies, this U.S. pledge to itself the Revolutionary Committees on more than 100 interviews with prevent choking off the flow of of Panama. It warned that "if the terrorists and their allies, reported | that I Middle East oil is a matter of para- United States intensifies its cam- major support centers are located mount importance. Even more than paign of blackmail in our country in Moscow, Havana, Sofia, East Ber- America, most of our allies in Europe, and attacks Libya and Nicaragua, lin, Tehran, Damascus, Tripoli and and especially Japan in the Far East, the CRP will attack U.S. positions in other capitals hostile to the West. rely on the region's oil to fuel their and interests in Panama." The warn- Soviet influence is particularly industries and their military forces. In ing specifically mentioned the Amer- pervasive. The PLO, for instance, is 1983 the United States imported 33 ican Embassy and the Panama Canal. advised to subordinate itself to percent of the oil it consumed, less than As at other U.S. facilities abroad, Syria, Moscow's principal ally in the one-third of it from the Middle East; but security has been tightened in Panama, Middle East, and PLO terrorists in the same year Western Europe im- especially at entrances to military have received military training in the ported 71 percent of its oil and Japan a bases where 9,000 American soldiers Soviet Crimea, Hungary and East whopping 95 percent, most of it from are stationed, and along the strategi- Germany. Additional training is the Middle East. Though our allies are cally vital Panama Canal, due for available in Cuba, Vietnam, Nica- far more dependent on Middle East oil delivery to the Panamanian govern- ragua, North Korea, China and, of than we, U.S. strategic planning pre- ment Dec. 31, 1999. course, Libya. The PLO, in turn, has supposes that it will be supported by Whether real or not, the CRP's helped train other terrorist groups, allies whose factories and armed forces threat also reflected the worldwide including Salvadorans, Haitians, are not idled by empty fuel tanks. Thus, character of the terror network. black South Africans, Turks and their great need for open sea lanes Along the U.S. -Mexican border, for Malawese. One terrorist pamphlet through the Persian Gulf and the Strait example, border patrol agents have revealed links between the PLO and of Hormuz becomes equally our great been alerted to watch for people who the Japanese Red Army. need. fit the terrorist profile. Hydra of Carnage also cited the Our goal of ensuring the security of According to Henry McGehee, training of PLO members in chemi- Israel and of friendly Arab nations is deputy district director of the Immi- cal and biological warfare, provided much more than simply a manifestation gration and Naturalization Service, apparently by Soviet and East Ger- of good will toward them— it is a prag- El Paso office, the chief suspects are man experts. In one instance, a matic policy that serves our national persons "from certain countries, chemical-warfare handbook pub- self-interest well. In Israel we find a particularly from the Middle East or lished in Yugoslavia was found in the nation that is unique among the states in Japan." He said they often carry possession of a PLO terrorist. the region: sophisticated, educated, false passports showing frequent The study said there have been at thoroughly westernized, democratic. travel. Libyans, in particular, are least 50 chemical-biological inci- More than that, Israeli military known to use travel documents from dents involving terrorists in recent strength— in terms of equipment, or- Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. years, and some experts predict the ganization and capability of its officers Hydra of Carnage, a 600-page trend will escalate. and men— is admirable. Thus, it is a

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From as far away as 13, 000 miles they come in quest of the mighty martin and other fighting billfish. They are the big-game ang- lers, and the Hawaiian waters are their an- nual place of battle.

ENDURANCE In the classic conflict between man and marlin, skill, physical By Joseph Stocker strength and the mental capacity to endure pain often determine the winner.

NE MOMENT all is quiet. thousands of dollars — for air travel, It was also a marlin that played the Our boat, the Vici, trolls the boat charter, hotel, meals and fishing role of co-protagonist in Ernest Hem- placid waters off the Kona tackle. And what about the prizes to be ingway's The Old Man and the Sea. coast of the Big Island of won in this oldest of Pacific billfish Hemingway, who caught more than 100 . Then, in a split sec- competitions and widely regarded grand- marlin during his fishing- writing career, ond, manic activity. A great daddy of fishing tournaments? Dinky likened a typical battle for a marlin to blue marlin has taken one little wooden statuettes of a marlin, going 14 rounds with a heavyweight. of the four lines streaming costing scarcely a hundred bucks. There's an explosion of white water

from our outriggers. It's all part of the exhilarating madness as the fish strikes. Your reel screams; Vici owner Ken Brown leaps into the known as big-game fishing. Among the your rod bucks insanely in your hands. fighting chair, planting his rod butt in most interesting —and most formid- The mighty fish twists and thrashes and the cup called a gimbal. Teammates able — of big-game quarry are the leaps to break free of the hook. The swiftly fasten his harness. Far astern, at billfish, the fish with spears for noses. herculean pull of the fish sets up an the end of several hundred yards of They are the marlin (blue, black, white almost unbearable strain in every sinew monofilament line, the beautiful blue and striped), broadbill, swordfish, sail- of your body. "The testing of one life billfish makes its frenzied leaps, seem- fish and an obscure, angry little critter against another," is how Lorian ingly tail-walking across the waves. found in the Hudson River estuary, the Hemingway, "Papa's" granddaughter, Brown hauls back, lunges forward, gets Atlantic needlefish. described the struggle after her own

in two or three muscle-torturing turns of Of them all, marlin is the fish that encounter with a marlin.

the reel. -Again he hauls back . . . again, men—and a surprisingly large number "He's the Olympiad of fish," marveled lunges . . . of women—quest for most. The tough, one angler at Kona. "He's good at the The annual Hawaiian International skillful players of this sport have landed short distance or the marathon. He can Billfish Tournament was under way. marlin weighing well over a half-ton. take off and run like hell or run forever." Seventy-one four-member teams came Zane Grey, as obsessive a big-game The late movie producer, Cecil B. De- from all over the world to compete. fisherman as ever wet a line, once fished Mille, gave an almost reverent tribute to They paid their own expenses —often 93 days to catch four fish and is reputed the marlin: "(He) will literally tear his to have caught the first marlin topping heart out to beat you." Joseph Stocker, a free-lance journalist 1,000 pounds. Golfer Jack Nicklaus The endurance of this grand, heroic based in Phoenix, Ariz., was an obsen'er landed a 1,358-pound doozy off Au- creature is legend. In the 1981 Hawaiian on fishing boats entered in the Hawaiian stralia's Great Barrier Reef in 1978, the tournament, a team from International Billfish Tournament. fourth largest in Australian history. fought one of the great fish for 19 hours

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and then lost it. "In any struggle be- tween fisherman and fish," said Jim Becker of the Hawaiian International Billfish Association, "the longer the bat- tle, the more likely that the fish will win it." Becker reported that in recent tournaments there were four contests between angler and fish that lasted PRIZE Brown and Miss Billfish flank DUEL The longer the struggle, the better more than six hours. In the Caribbean, his hefty tournament catch. chance the fish has to win. where the marlin are plentiful and large, old-timers train for fishing by dragging bags of sand up and down the Bimini beach. Yet you don't have to be a hulk to win out in the conflict of human vs. marlin. One woman, who weighed about 110 pounds, caught a marlin weighing more than 300 pounds. What makes a successful big-game angler? Skill, of course, along with judi- cious use of leg and back muscles, rather than arm muscles, as you do your lung- ing and pulling and reel-winding. Also essential is a good skipper for your boat, one who knows when to gee and haw

with the fish and how to keep it from getting beneath the boat. Most of all, success depends on constant pressure on the fish. Fish can get psyched just like people. Keep up the pressure, steadily, relentlessly, and the fish at last

senses it has lost and gives up. It's a gorgeous, thrilling, supremely, sublimely demanding sport—a "bloody beautiful" sport, an Aussie contestant

at Kona characteristically put it. The billfish, said Cecil B. DeMille, is "sport- dom's most magnificent adversary." "There is not another strength," wrote Lorian Hemingway after the struggle with her Caribbean billfish, "as holy

EUPHORIA— To most big-fish anglers, there are few things in life that can match the and unrestrained as the strength of that exhilaration they feel when the mighty martin strikes. one beautifully mad fish."

APRIL 1987 29 THE EXCESSES OF

More than 50 federal agencies enforce laws that control the lives of Americans. Has our government become too oppressive?

By Doug Bandow

HEN will our govern- ment stop acting as if every problem can be solved by a new law? During the past dec- ade or so, 130 new regulatory laws have been enacted, each in some way controlling or limiting the actions of U.S. citizens. Between 1974 and 1978 — the so- called golden age of regulation — Con- gress enacted 25 major new regulatory initiatives, ranging from the Toxic Sub- stances Control Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, to the Fair Mar- keting Practices Act. This flood of legis- lation is more responsible than anything else for the nit-picking regulations that sap our nation's economic strength and erode our personal freedoms. understated the true regulatory bill, RULES — The paper jungle of regulations In 1985, there were 55 different fed- since counterproductive federal rules stunts productivity and weakens U.S. competitiveness. eral agencies, employing 77,500 peo- had reduced America's productivity international ple, that were issuing mandates for the growth and international competitive- population to follow. The budget cost of ness. Murray Weidenbaum, director of Finally, big government's "helpful" this regulatory apparatus alone ran $7 Washington University's Center for the hand had badly eroded the fundamental billion, but the cost of compliance — in Study of American Business, explained value upon which our republic is based: effect, government's hidden tax on busi- that the basic functioning of the busi- individual liberty. Who can forget the ness and consumers alike — ran 20 ness system had been harmed, espe- infamous auto interlock system that times as much. And even this figure cially "in the pace of innovation, the prevented drivers from starting their ability to finance growth, and ulti- cars unless their seat belts were hooked? Doug Bandow is a Senior Fellow at the mately the firm's capability to perform Although Congress repealed that stan-

Cato Institute and a syndicated columnist its central role of producing goods and dard after a widespread public outcry, with Copley News Service. services for the consumer." today's car remains almost as much a

30 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE design of Uncle Sam as the automakers. RED TAPE — Thousands of American Quite simply, the marketplace has lost lives may be lost because of regulations that delay the marketing of its freedom to produce what Americans new drugs. want to buy. In fact, there is virtually no limit to then was ordered by the Department of the reach of government or the harm it Agriculture to replace it with a tile floor. causes. Restriction regulations inhibit Then there was the 12-year-old from business research and development, Alabama who built a tree house with particularly in the pharmaceutical in- windows and a shingled roof. He es- dustry. The years and expense — as caped the notice of the federal authori- much as $300 million — required to ties, but not the city, which ordered him prove to the Federal Drug Administra- to destroy the house — or move the tree tion that a product is not only safe, but — because the structure was "fit for also effective, have reduced drug inno- human habitation" and less than 20 feet vation and raised prices. Indeed, by from the street. delaying the introduction of important It was such cases that helped rouse new drugs, said Dale Gieringer of Stan- public opinion against intrusive govern- ford University's Decisions and Ethics ment and propelled the current adminis- Center, "it's quite possible that the FDA tration into the White House. For a time bureaucracy could be killing three to it looked as if the administration was four times as many people as it saves." prepared to roll back the regulatory tide: It dismantled the Council on Wage and FEDERAL regulation also has a dra- station allowed the workers to use its Price Stability, decontrolled oil and matic impact on the cost of manu- facilities. A steel company had to install gave the Office of Management and facturing. Air pollution controls a costly scrubber to reduce iron oxide Budget review authority over proposed alone ran $25.4 billion in 1984. While dust; the heavy motor that ran the scrub- regulations. we all want a clean environment, the ber left the air dirtier than before. One But the administration's program soon federal government has chosen the Massachusetts supermarket was told to bogged down. Moreover, virtually all most inefficient form of regulation pos- put in a nonskid floor by the Occupa- of its limited reforms could be reversed sible by dictating the specific technol- tional Safety and Health Administration, Continued on page 57 ogy that must be adopted by literally hundreds of thousands of different firms. A new product cannot be sold with- HOW BIG IS BIG? out complying with myriad government rules. The Federal Trade Commission By Rep. Bob Walker oversees advertising; Congress has set requirements for warranties. The FDA, THE federal government is the na- provided by the nation's 70 largest Consumer Product Safety Commission, tion's biggest borrower, lender, commercial lenders? and Department of Agriculture all are employer, insurer, landowner, tenant • Spent $3.5 billion on house- involved in regulating labels. and landlord, and the biggest owner keeping and general maintenance in Among the most extensive federal of ships, grain, warehouses and 1983? controls are personnel hiring and bene- trucks. • Runs 963 subsidized programs fits. Companies are subject to rules Did you know that the government: at an annual cost of more than $400 issued by the Department of Labor, • Accounts for 25 percent of all billion? Department of Health and Human Serv- U.S. economic activity? • Lays out nearly $50 million a ices, National Labor Relations Board, • Owns 744 million acres of land, year to print new food stamps and Occupational Safety and Health Review or one-third the U.S. landmass? destroy old ones? Commission, Treasury Department and • Employs 4.9 million people, or • Provides medical care for 47 Equal Employment Opportunity Com- 4.3 percent of the U.S. labor force? million people, or more than 20 per- mission. A business with a pension pro- • Occupies 2.6 billion square feet cent of the population? gram must file a variety of forms with of office space, or four times the • Spends about $1.8 billion on the Labor Department, IRS, Pension total office space in the 10 largest mailings a year? Benefit Guarantee Corporation and U.S. cities? • Has a computer work force total- plan participants. "Not surprisingly," • Has an annual cash flow of $2 ing more than 250,000 people, ex- said Jim Hansen of Dow Chemical, trillion? That's $8 billion collected ceeding the population of St.

"any will tell its fastest- 1 company you and spent each workday, or about $ Petersburg, Fla. , to run some 17,000 growing department is its legal depart- billion an hour. computers? its is • ment, and legal department dealing Administers more than 400,000 • Says it will have a national debt in mainly in regulatory matters." single and multifamily housing excess of $ 1 . 3 trillion in 1 987 , but when Unfortunately, an inordinate number units? calculated using generally accepted ac- of regulations are simultaneously ex- • Made available credit of more counting standards, this figure will pensive and senseless. A North Carolina than three-quarters of a trillion dol- soar to nearly $5 trillion? construction firm had to provide a port- lars in 1982, equal to the total credit Reprinted with permission ofHuman Events. able toilet even though a nearby service

APRIL 1987 31 JHHH N THE past decade, it has I become the conventional I wisdom in the academic I establishment that moral I education is illegitimate

I because it constitutes in- I doctrination. As a result, I teachers have approached BhhHI the subject in a diffident manner. VALUES Our children are growing up with very confused and sometimes dangerous

notions of what it means to act morally and responsibly in today's society. The INTHE NATION'S problems of alcoholism, drug abuse, vandalism, promiscuity, and simple lack of common decency that pervade our schools are clearly related to the terrible state of moral education in the CIASSRO0MS American classroom. Until very recently, the idea that values or morality were part of the edu- cational process was unchallenged. U.S. students no longer receive morol Indeed, it has been at the core of the educational philosophy of Western civ- instruction in which they ore tought to ilization since the time of the Babylo- discern between right wrong. nians. Both Plato and Aristotle believed end that virtue was the highest form of wis- Here's whot they're leorning insteod. dom and it was the duty of elders and educators to transmit such knowledge to their students. Irving Babbitt in Liter- By Gary Bauer ature and the American College main- tained that a large component of learning is ethical and there is no such thing as taught in schools were intrinsically Even to teach such fundamental values education without moral education. connected with the Jewish and Christ- as honesty or compassion is to be op- These ideas guided American public ian religions; educational philosophers pressive. "All the traditional methods of education from the outset. The govern- wondered if moral education was sim- moral education have the air of indoc- ing philosophy was that students should ply a means to impose theological be- trination, with some merely more subtle not just be taught about the world but liefs on children. than others." Teachers should try to also about themselves — how they could "flush out" or clarify students' own be better persons, how they should be- RECENT years, a new system of value systems; they should "be con- have in a civilized society. INvalues education has gained enormous cerned with the process of valuing and Moral education fell into disrepute influence in the teacher training not particularly with the product." for several reasons. The first is that schools. "Values Clarification" is rarely The fact that Values Clarification several of the values that were previously taught as a separate course to students; focuses entirely on procedures and is

taken for granted came to be challenged. rather, it is a methodology of learning indifferent to outcomes is part of its

For example, many psychologists came that is aggressively promoted in courses appeal. It sounds so scientific, indi-

to think that sexual restraint was not tha,t prospective teachers take. Thus, it vidualistic and nonjudgmental, all necessarily the best option for children, greatly influences teacher attitudes phrrses congenial to the progressive that moderate drug use could be salutary, toward moral education — attitudes that orthodoxy. And yet what are its practi- that some forms of destructive behavior express themselves in courses ranging cal results? served a therapeutic function, or at least from literature to government to history In one Values Clarification class, stu- constituted self expression. The sec- to philosophy. From being a marginal dents congenially concluded that a fel- ond is growth of the fact/value di- element in values education theory. low student would be foolish to return chotomy, a brainchild of positivism, Values Clarification has become the $1,000 she found in a purse at school.

and the concomitant notion that if edu- mainstream. This is alarming, because The teacher's reaction: "If I come from

cation aspired to be a science, it could although it claims to be a theory of moral a position of what is right and wrong,

only teach empirically verifiable proposi- education, in fact Values Clarification then I am not their counselor." In Values

tions and not subjective values. Finally, it is a repudiation of moral education. and Teaching, Raths, Harmin and was recognized that the values being The standard Values Clarification Simon provide a case to illustrate what text is Values and Teaching by Louis happens when Values Clarification con- Gary Bauer is the Under Secretary of Raths, Merrill Harmin, and Sidney flicts with classroom rules: Education and chairman of the Presiden- Simon. It argues that teachers should Ginger: Does that mean that we can tial Task Force on the Family. not try to "impose values" on students. decide for ourselves whether we should

32 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE be honest on tests here? Education Association on nuclear war Teacher: No, that means that you claim to be neutral and unbiased, but in can decide on the value of honesty. I fact they are rife with propaganda for personally value honesty and though disarmament and the nuclear freeze. you may choose to be dishonest, I shall r^UBLIC school The entire enterprise of "peace educa- insist that we be honest on our tests here. JL teochers are tion" largely consists of political values The problem with this is that it leaves creeping into the chasm created by the students with the impression that at- no longer sure of abandonment of moral education. This tempts to enforce values such as honesty what values to teach is ironic, because on political issues arbitrary. The teacher is al- there are frequently multiple points of are totally and how to go about lowed to impose his will only because view which should all get a hearing, he is in possession of the means of com- teaching them. whereas on many moral questions es- pulsion. The implicit moral lesson here pecially the basic ones — there is very is that values should be followed not little ambiguity.

because they are right but because they This is not to say that a return to moral textbooks and dominate the teacher are backed by coercion. education in the public school class- training profession. Teachers are given room would be an easy task. Russell FACT, the general presumption the impression that moral education is Kirk has reminded us that we cannot INbehind Values Clarification is that unscientific, unprofessional and op- expect "abrupt reform and speedy re- there are no reliable standards of right pressive. They are constantly reminded sults." And yet "if there is no education and wrong each person develops a that if they teach values they are enter- — for meaning, life will become meaning- morality which is right "for him." But ing into the unconstitutional domain of less for many. If there is no education under such a radically subjective ap- religion. Our public school teachers are for virtue, many will become vicious." proach, how can we justify holding our no longer sure of what values to teach We have got to face these difficult ques- children to any consistent standards at and how to go about teaching them. tions and come up with satisfactory all? The vacuum created by this uncer- answers. Undoubtedly parents want values tainty has resulted in the introduction of At a recent conference on education, taught in school. The is that the numerous courses in the public school problem Clark University professor Christina confidence of teachers in performing which amount to little more than politi- Hoff Summers was pressed to identify this task is constantly undermined by cal indoctrination. The educational the educational theorists who write the materials distributed by the National Continued on page 50

-* ravorite Titles from ^ I THE CLASSICS - The moral mes- jl Shakespeare sages found in McGuffey Read- ers, Shakespeare, Aesops Fables inocchio and Hans Christian Andersen ex- pose students to good and evil, crime and punishment, and human virtues and frailties. .

TEXTBOOK WARS A CLASH OF TWO WORLDS

By Oliver StarrJr. Anthony Podesta, president of People for the American Way, called EXTBOOK wars are Hull's ruling "a recipe for disaster raging across the na- for public education that will dis- tion as fundamen- rupt education for all children. It talists claim their will invite every sect in the country First Amendment to pick and choose which parts of rights have been vio- the school curriculum it will ac- lated by an anti- cept." The case is under appeal. Christian bias and The fact that the judge based his T promotion of secular decision on the "sincerity" of the humanism in school textbooks. plaintiffs' beliefs rather than on "It's a clash of two world views," any proven denial of their right to said Jordan Lorence, an attorney exercise their religion, has raised for Concerned Women for America, questions about the decision. How- who represented Tennessee parents ever, several constitutional schol- in a recent trial that could become FUNDAMENTALISTS — Vicki Frost and her hus ars said it was a "permissible" find- a landmark case. "One chooses an band claim school textbooks are anti-Christian. ing in light of prior rulings. absolute value system based on the Michael Farris, the plaintiffs' Ten Commandments; the other says that students to read the books "or forfeit a chief attorney, agreed with Podesta that truth is relative." free public education," the judge said, wide application of the decision could School administrators point out that "the defendants (school officials) have permit parents to seek alternatives in students' rights to read and think must burdened the plaintiffs' right of free the curriculum to protect their children. be upheld. To accede to some of the exercise of religion." "For those school districts that have sectarian protests could put school offi- Among the books objected to are: the shown religious tolerance and coopera- cials in the position of ordering whole- Wizard of Oz ("it portrays witches as tion, there's no change," Farris said. sale censorship, limiting children's good"); King Arthur, Cinderella and "For those districts that have had the imaginations, shielding students from Macbeth (they contain witchcraft, magic position that there is only one way to controversial ideas and issuing books and supernatural acts); andThe Diary of teach, it's going to be a rude awakening." cafeteria-style. Anne Frank (it encourages people to Book-banning actions — 130 in 44 In Mobile, Ala., 600 Christian fun- believe all religions are equal). Also on states in 1985 alone — are only the tip damentalist parents are trying to re- the list were The Mad Hatters Tea Party, of the censorship iceberg. Faced with move 45 books from public schools on Rumpelstiltskin, and stories of Greek this barrage, writers have begun to omit the grounds that they ignore Christianity and Roman mythology. controversial ideas and words. Some and other religions, and instead, pro- school administrators keep disputed mote the ideas of secular humanism. ULL said he found nothing wrong books out of the curriculum and order One Mobile parent objected to an 8th- with the books themselves (used in them off library shelves. Some librarians I grade science text she said treats evolu- H 15,000 school districts) and didn't quietly remove books on their own. tion as a fact, and complained that her order their removal. The real issue, he Textbook publishers water-down text-

1 1 -year-old son was asked to write an said, was whether the plaintiffs' objec- books as they channel them through a essay on what would be served at a wed- tions were sincerely held religious con- maze of review groups. ding dinner if the groom were a cannibal victions. He was convinced they were. What should schools do in the face of In the Tennessee case, U.S. District One student's mother described a mounting protests? Judge Thomas Hull ruled that children reading exercise in which 7th-graders Indiana University professor Edward of seven fundamentalist families must were asked to imagine themselves as B. Jenkinson recommended that they be excused from reading classes in part of nature. establish policies and procedures to Hawkins County schools because cer- She asserted that her daughter would select classroom and library materials, tain textbooks were offensive to their never be a feminist because God meant protect intellectual freedom and grant a strict Christian beliefs. In forcing the women to be subservient to men. Even fair hearing to protesters. reading about Catholicism, she said, In a survey of 222 school systems in

Jr. in state, Jenkinson found Oliver Starr , former editorial editor of "could produce changes my children's one midwest the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, is a free- ways of thinking —they could become that only 15 percent had the required lance writerfrom Webster Grove, Mo. confused." policies and procedures in place.

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aking the experimental GI Bill a per testimony in Congress, the VA would be required to provide manent program, has captured unanimous support. reports on the number of veterans suffering from chronic In its budget submitted to Congress, the administration mental illness disabilities who were furnished VA care in proposed to make the 1985 bill permanent, although at a fiscal years 1984, 1985 and 1986. The report would em- reduced level in benefits. Meanwhile, bills in both the House phasize any changes in care for such veterans that occurred and Senate also would make the program permanent, but because of the VA's new resource allocation methodology — would keep benefit levels higher than the administration's Diagnostic Related Groups — which the Legion blames for proposal. the early release of patients, many of which join the street The Legion supports the congressional bills. In testimony people. before the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees, a The Senate voted unanimously in favor of an amendment Legion spokesman said that "making the new GI Bill a offered by Sen. Frank Murkowski of Alaska. The Murkowski permanent program makes sense because the pool of availa- provision would earmark $5 million to be used by the VA in ble, qualified 18- to 20-year olds is shrinking. In order for contracting for psychiatric residential treatment in halfway the military services to recruit and retain current force levels, houses and other community facilities. The amendment they will have to be more aggressive in their recruiting allows veterans receiving VA hospital, nursing home or efforts," he said. "Making the GI Bill permanent will obvi- domiciliary care access to psychiatric residential treatment at

ously help." VA expense, if it is determined medically appropriate and in Unlike earlier versions of the GI Bill, the current program the best interests of the veteran. requires $100 contributions from participants each month of their first year of active duty. Participating servicemen and postwar death rate among veterans who women who serve at least three years of active duty are The entitled to educational payments of $300 per month for 36 served in Vietnam is 17 percent higher than veterans of months. GIs working in critical skills can earn up to an the era who served elsewhere, according to a recent study. additional $400 per month in school benefits. The program is The study, which was published in the Journal of the not open to graduates of the service academies or to students American Medical Association, attributed the higher death receiving ROTC scholarships. Those who have a six-year rate of Vietnam combat veterans largely to car accidents, obligation of two years' active duty and four years in the drug abuse, suicides and homicides. Selected Reserve are eligible for reduced entitlements of "Our findings and previous studies suggest that the post- $250 per month for 36 months. service excess of traumatic deaths among Vietnam veterans is probably due to unusual stresses endured while in a hostile fire zone," said Colleen A. Boyle, author of the study and an Citing American Legion statistics and epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control in efforts on behalf of homeless veterans, Sen. Alan Atlanta. Cranston has introduced legislation to provide shelter and Boyle said the study results were similar to those of studies medical care for the nation's veterans live in the streets. who made on combat veterans of other wars, except for the drug- Cranston, chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, related fatalities, and that there appeared to be little unusual emphasized the immediate for S. the need 477, Homeless about post-Vietnam mortality. Veterans' Assistance Act of 1987. He quoted American Legion estimates that 30 to 50 percent of America's 300,000 to 3 million homeless are veterans. Another blow to veterans benefits? The The bill would authorize the VA to provide homeless administration will ask the 100th Congress to abolish veterans and their families with hard-to-sell houses from the the U.S. Employment Service and the federal requirement agency's inventory of 21,000 repossessed homes. "Keeping for a State Employment Service system, Department of large numbers of VA-owned nouses vacant while many Labor sources have confirmed. thousands of veterans are without shelter is a waste of a States will be required, instead, to provide "public em- resource desperately needed to help combat this problem," ployment services" based on needs, as determined by state Cranston said. governors and legislatures. The VA also would be authorized to lease under-utilized For the past year, Legion officials have warned that such a facilities as shelters for homeless veterans. The bill calls for proposal was planned, and that it would adversely affect veterans' organizations, and other nonprofit private and veterans. Currently, the State Employment Service system is public organizations to be given preference in managing the mandated by federal law to provide preference to veterans in shelter program. all its services. If the administration's request is approved, The legislation requires the VA both to report on and states conceivably could do away with their employment increase the agency's efforts to ensure homeless veterans service offices or drastically curtail their numbers and receive the health care, job counseling and income support operations. for which they are eligible. "Veterans of our country may find themselves eligible for Cranston noted that one of the bill's provisions was in preference in a system that doesn't exist," said Bruce response to American Legion concerns that many veterans Thiesen, chairman of the Legion's Economic Commission. suffering from chronic mental illness disabilities were being Thiesen said a major battle between DoL and the veterans released prematurely from VA care. As a result of Legion community may be shaping up.

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From all corners of Oklahoma they come. They are confused, abused and often defiant. Their only wish is to mend their lives so they can go home again.

biggest worries should with the children so that one day they A FRESH START — Residents of the be passing the history quiz can return to their families. Overall, our home learn about responsibilities and the meaning of caring, as they prepare and wondering who'll ask successes have outweighed our failures." for adulthood. HERher to go to the homecom- The story behind the Children's ing. Instead, she's fleeing Home is almost as old as Oklahoma the memories of a father itself. The year was 1925 — 18 years just around the corner for Oklahoma who relives combat every after Oklahoma was admitted to the farmers. The home weathered them all time he drinks, a step- union. The American Legion sought to and, over the years, the Spanish-style mother who doesn't care raise $75,000 from each department to stucco structure expanded to include about her, and an older sister who's a launch the Legion Endowment Fund for three additional dormitories, a gym and junkie-hooker. needy children of America's World War office complex, and a dining hall. She's lived through a lot in 16 years, I veterans. Oklahoma Legionnaires but she's slowly taking the first steps in raised that amount, plus another TODAY, the home sits high on a hill rebuilding her life, thanks to another $75,000 to build a home for the needy overlooking wind-swept wheat family she's discovered at The Amer- children of Oklahoma's veterans. fields and a sea of motionless oil ican Legion Children's Home, Ponca W. H. McFadden and E. W. Marland, pumps — rusting machines squatting City, Okla. Her story is one of the many Ponca City Legionnaires, spearheaded silently on the prairie, abandoned be- that are shared by thousands of children the drive to bring the home to their cause of cheap, plentiful oil that has of Oklahoma wartime veterans who town. Marland, who amassed a fortune flooded this country. That can mean have lived in the Children's Home. in what would later become Continental hard times for many who depend on the "We're not a warehouse for kids," Oil Co., donated 120 acres for the home state, including child-care providers, said Larry Smith, executive director of site. because Oklahoma's coffers are tied the home and a Legionnaire of Post 14, When the home opened June 17, closely to its petroleum industry.

Ponca City. "We're not a place for the 1928, 40 children immediately filled it The home originally was built to care kids to mark time until they reach legal to capacity. The times were tough as the for orphans and school-age children of age and are forced out. We're here to put nation teetered on the edge of the Great Oklahoma veterans who were finan-

young lives back together. . . . We work Depression, and the Dustbowl days lay cially unable to care for their offspring.

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As the years passed, however, it opened its doors to neglected, abused and de- fiant youngsters of wartime veterans boys and girls in dire need of adult leadership in a positive environment. "The home is not a place for serious juvenile offenders or for severe emo- tionally and psychologically disturbed children," Smith said. Upon acceptance into the home, chil- dren are placed under the supervision of a house parent—a move that Smith said is, perhaps, the most important link in helping troubled youngsters find new directions. For the past five years, Teresa Ryan has served as one of these links in the EXPANDING — Oklahoma Legionnaires are conducting a $4 million fund drive to add dormitories to the home and renovate existing buildings. lives of many of the children. She new moved from New York City to work with two of her nieces who are residents after graduation and save his money for counseling are tailor-made," he said. of the home. college or vocational training. "You cannot look at these kids as statis- "These kids arrive with a variety of During their stay, children are not tics or as case studies." problems," Ryan said. "Runaways, isolated from parents and family. Many It's 7:30 a.m. and the kids are busy victims of physical and sexual abuse, are allowed a weekend home each making their beds, vacuuming and neglect, you name it." Ryan is responsi- month and visits on holidays. Maintain- finishing homework before the school ble for nine youngsters—seven of them ing family ties is a therapeutic step in bus arrives. Later in the day, while the in their late teens who are part of the mending relationships between parents kids are at school, a steering committee home's innovative Alternative Living and children, Smith said. from Ponca City and the surrounding and Training Program (ALT). The pro- county will meet to determine how to gram teaches teen-agers the rudiments GOING home is the goal of 14-year- raise funds for much-needed new of being on their own, the staples of old Aaron, a slightly built young- dorms and renovation of existing build- self-reliance that include grocery shop- ster who has been at the home for ings. Oklahoma Legionnaires, undoub- ping, cooking, laundry and maintaining two years. Aaron said he is on the come- tedly, will give generously to help raise a checkbook. "The kids have to be pre- back trail because of people like Smith, the $4 million needed for the project. pared for the adult world, and that in- his house parent, and especially his "Raising funds and other challenges cludes the simple things we so often take fellow residents. are just the tip of the iceberg," Smith for granted," Ryan said. "What they "The home is like a family to me," said. "But it's exciting, especially when learn is responsibility and maturity." Aaron said. "We're pretty much like you see how rapidly conditions are Maturity is an emerging part of brothers and sisters here. We argue and changing in the child-care practices.

Ozzie's World. Ozzie is a lanky teen- fight, but somehow we always manage We're part of it and we'll meet the chal- ager who, like his peers, appreciates the to work things out." lenges head-on." electric thunder of rock music and is Children may live in the home as long These may not be exciting times for working toward his diploma at Ponca as they choose, although the average kids such as Ozzie, Jennifer and Aaron, City High School. Graduation was of stay is little more than a year. Smith said and the 55 others who call the stucco little interest to him when he checked the only reasons a child would be forced complex "home," but they will re- into the home about 2Vi years ago. The to leave are disruptive behavior or con- member these days after they are gone. 18-year-old was already educated on the duct detrimental to the other children. Some will return to give back what the streets of Oklahoma City, had minor One method the staff uses to fend off home gave them. Larry Smith did. run-ins with the law and was in and out of behavior problems and provide positive It's dusk and the rain-swollen clouds "too many foster homes to count." The direction is counseling. boom loud over the Children's Home. state looked to the Children's Home as "These kids are victims of some form Teen-age girls in one of the dorms gig- a final attempt to spare Ozzie, the son of of abuse," said Charles Danley, director gle and tease one another about boys. In

an abusive Vietnam War veteran, from a of social services. "When it's possible, one girl's room, a dim desk lamp illumi- juvenile detention center. Ozzie is learn- we get them and their house parents to- nates the framed photograph of a young ing and growing in the ALT program. gether for counseling. That's important soldier—now grown older— long be- "I'm not ready to be on my own yet," because a problem doesn't affect just fore he knew the pressures and respon-

Ozzie said. "But I'm learning what it one person; it affects the whole family." sibilities of being a parent.

will take to make it out there. I've al- Dr. James Thomas, a staff psycholo- Perhaps someday the photograph ready seen the other side of being on gist for the home, whose work with will be replaced by the real thing, and your own—people getting robbed and troubled youths has drawn accolades father and daughter will embrace once stabbed. The home has taught me that I from his peers, said the secret to suc- more. The American Legion Children's don't need to be around those things any cess with the children is the flexible Home is helping her and others like her more." Ozzie, an "I'm-going-to-make- counseling sessions. "What makes this to take those first few steps toward

it" music lover, plans to join the Army home unique is that the treatment and home . —Joe Stuteville

APRIL 1987 39 Your post can be sued H 1 • Damage caused through a boiler explosion. • Insurance for post vehicles (most states mandate minimum amounts of Safeguard Post Assets coverage). • Insurance for special artifacts, col- lections and significant memorabilia. • Bonds for officers who handle funds (required by The American With Proper Insurance Legion National Bylaws). • Replacement of rental income (many posts rent their facilities to other visits his post bar, organizations). quaffs several beers and • Replacement of income lost FREDleaves. Driving home, he through a business interruption (for plows into a car and injures posts that operate businesses such as a the driver. Police say Fred bar or restaurant from which income is was driving while intoxi- derived). cated. The injured driver • Libel and slander (especially if the later names Fred's post as post has a publication). a co-defendant in a lawsuit. • Liability coverage for those who • Betsy attends a private dance in a serve as officers and directors. post hall, sponsored by another organi- Reputable insurance agents often zation. She trips while dancing and work closely with a post in determining breaks her arm. She sues the post, alleg- what types and amounts of insurance

ing negligence. coverage it needs. "The thing to bear in

• Harley is a salaried bookkeeper at a mind is that, in many instances, it is not post. He fails to show up for work one enough for a post just to meet a mini- day and it's later discovered that he mum insurance requirement," Onder- skipped town with a large chunk of the donk said. "This is especially true in cash receipts. The post is forced to close vehicle insurance cases where personal down because of insufficient funds. injury claims easily can skyrocket Although the names are fictitious, beyond the state minimum. the incidents are real and serve as exam- "Posts should be especially aware of ples of the reasons why American Legion organization, each post member could their vulnerability to liability suits, posts should protect themselves with be required to sign the deed and other which have risen sharply in recent comprehensive insurance coverage. documents — a lengthy process given years," Onderdonk said. With the ad- Although insurance policies cannot the size of many posts. An incorporated vent of tougher drunken driving laws, a guarantee protection against all losses post, however, can designate a person number of establishments where alco- through liability suits, comprehensive — usually the commander — to sign holic beverages were consumed have coverage can safeguard certain physical the documents. been taken to court as defendants in and financial assets. cases involving injuries or death result- "It is recommended that a post incor- INCORPORATING a post is usually ing from drunken drivers. Under "dram porates, thus becoming a legal entity just a matter of registering with the shop" laws, many states have ruled that within its state," said Nat'l Judge Advo- state secretary and paying moderate bars and restaurants may be held liable cate Philip B. Onderdonk Jr. 'An unin- fees in most states. Application for in- for damages caused by persons who corporated post runs several risks. corporation should be drawn up by an were served alcohol. Among them is the threat of expensive attorney, preferably one who is a Once a post determines its insurance

liability judgments, which can be ap- member of the post. "Once incorpo- requirements, it is often a good idea to plied to all members. rated," Onderdonk said, "to complete obtain bids from two or more agencies. "For example, if the post is not incor- the process, the post should apply to the Agents should provide information on porated and someone is injured at a national organization, through its de- multi-peril package policies for the Legion-sponsored event and sues, all partment, for a supplemental charter post, as well as other standard and spe-

members of the post could be named as that recognizes it as a member of the cial policies. defendants. Subsequently, if a judgment national organization with corporate "What matters most is that a post and is made in favor of the claimant, post status." its members have adequate protection," members might have to pay the amount After incorporation, a post should Onderdonk said. "They must be pro- awarded by the court. In an incorporated examine various insurance plans to tected against crippling lawsuits so they post, however, normally only the post is determine which one offers the best can continue vital Legion programs and

sued. protection to the post and its members. activities. The loss of facilities or There are other reasons why a post Coverages could include: money resulting from inadequate cover- should incorporate, Onderdonk said. • Fire and natural-peril insurance for age affects not only the post, but also For example, if an unincorporated post post-owned buildings and their contents. the people and community the post wanted to transfer property to another • General and public liability. serves."

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The Legion On Items On Sale CORRECTION Recruiting awards for the 1987 Capitol Hill American Legion membership pro- For Bicentennial gram do not include certificates, pins, belt buckles and gift certifi- cates, as was reported in the HISTORY coloring book Feb- ruary 1987 issue of The American m HE VA is wittingly or and parchment copies of the unwittingly contribut- A Legion Magazine. m Constitution and Bill of These awards were part of the JL. ing to the growth of Rights are available to posts, districts 1986 membership awards program. homeless veterans in the United and departments who plan to take part States," a Legion spokesman testi- in the Bicentennial of the Constitution. fied during hearings of the Senate The items make excellent hand-outs subcommittee on Housing and Urban for Legionnaires to distribute at schools Affairs. or throughout their communities. VA Hospital Wing The spokesman told senators that The 8-page American Legion color- the VA is continuing to apply Diag- ing book costs $10 per 100, including Named In Honor nostic Related Groups as models that postage. Copies of the original Con- prescribe a maximum number of stitution and Bill of Rights—5 pages in Of Legion Founder treatment days a veteran can receive all —come in tube mailers and cost $3 for physical or mental illnesses. VA per set, plus $1.50 for postage and medical centers that exceed those handling. Write Emblem Sales, The $7 million wing at the guidelines risk penalties of reduc- American Legion, Box 1055, Indianap- ANEW Veteran's Hospital, Castle tions in operating revenue and per- olis, IN 46206. Point, N.Y., has been named sonnel. As a result some VA facilities in honor of Hamilton Fish, a founder of are hard-pressed to discharge patients The American Legion and a former con- prematurely to avoid the penalties. gressman. The number of homeless veterans Fish, who was influential in getting is estimated to be between 80,000 HAVE YOU the hospital built at Castle Point in the and 160,000, about half of the na- 1920s, chaired the three-man team that tion's population of "street people." SEEN wrote the preamble to The American In 1985, the VA urged its regional Legion Constitution at the St. Louis directors to establish programs to caucus in May 1919. assist homeless veterans in their THIS CHILD? Throughout his 25 years as a con- areas, but The American Legion gressman, Fish worked relentlessly to wants the VA to do more than just improve the lot of veterans and to stem "urge" directors. "The Legion would the tide of communism. His first bill as be interested in knowing what the a congressman led to the establishment result of this directive has been," the of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at spokesman said. "Is it working? Arlington National Cemetery. The Have any statistical measurements Legion named him an honorary past of the homeless problem resulted?" national commander in 1979. The Legion maintains that mean- At groundbreaking ceremonies for ingful job programs are the best way the wing in January, Fish, 98, said he to address the problem of the home- was extremely proud of the hospital's less —for veterans and non-veterans outstanding record of service to veter- alike. "Increased unemployment in the ans for the past 63 years. late 1970s and early 1980s reflected a failure on the part of federal policies to help train displaced workers for MISSING — Marjorie Lucille Archer, jobs with salaries commensurate 15. Last seen Nov. 1, 1985, in Prescott with jobs lost." Valley, Ariz. Hair: blonde. Eyes: blue. The Legion recommends that the Height: 5'6". Weight: 115 lbs. Contact government develop programs to Dee Scofield Awareness Program, 4418

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6th Inf. Assn. (July-Jefferson Barracks, MO) Paul Smil- 1788, Rt. 1, Palmerton, PA 18071 (215) 681-4500. "C" Btry., 74th AA Bn. (Sept-Williamsburg, VA) Rudolph janich. 4069 Green Park Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125 (314) 491st AAA AW Bn. WWII (Sept-Dayton, OH) Norman Matvey. 1331 Geyer Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 544-3395 Watson, 256 Shenango Rd., Beaver Falls, PA 15010 766-8745 8th F.A., 25th Div. (Korea) (July-Cleveland) Allen Smith, (412)846-6226 "C" Co., 202nd Combat Engr. Bn. WWII (July-Elyria, 3338 Dupont No., Minneapolis, MN 55412 (612) 529-4567 518th MP Bn. (Oct-New York City) Michael Weiner. 9-3 OH) John Dan, 1918 E. 39th St., Lorain, OH 44055 (216) 10th Arm'd Tiger Div. (Sept-Cincmnati) James Revell. Pond View, E. Patchogue, NY 11772 (516) 475-2859 277-7879 10433 S.W. 99th Terr., Miami, FL 33176 527th Engrs. L.P. Co. (July-Des Moines, IA) Marion "D" Btry., 165th AA Bn. (July-Kansas City, KS) Eugene 10th Mtn. Div. (SE Chpter) (Apr-Ft Benning, GA) Paul Munsinger, Box 7, Eldora, IA 50627 (515) 858-3585 Mueller, Rt. 2, Paola, KS 66071 (913) 849-3127 Gunderman, Box GG, Cape Coral, FL 33904 (813) 481- 530th F.A. Bn., 252nd CA. (Sept-Madison, IN) Robert "E" Co., 103rd QM Rgt., 728th Ord. Co., 28th Inf. Div. 7840 Parker, Box 122, Versailles, IN 47042 (812) 689-5677 (Sept-Gettysburg. PA) Francis Linn, 210 E. Middle St.. 11th Port of Embarkation (Sept-St. Louis) George Milne. 557th AAA Bn. Assn. (May-Somerset, PA) Louis Edell, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-5312 3X3, IL) 2416 Courtenay St . Vancouver, B.C., V6R Canada 2904 Oakcrest Ave., Baltimore, MD 21234 (301 ) 668-3501 "E" Co., 129th Inf. (Sept-Spring Valley, Ralph Grivetti, (604) 224-0397 557th Ord. HM Co. (Tk) WWII (May-San Antonio, TX) Box 754, Ladd, IL 61329 (815) 882-2393 16th Gen. Hosp. (Oct-Pittsburgh) Edward Kwiatek, 2913 Francis Pearce, Star Rt., Box 450. Palacios, TX 77465 "E" Co., 135th Inf., 34th Div. WWII (Aug-Jackson. MN) Kennedy Ht's Dr., Allison Park, PA 15101 (412) 486-7950 (512) 872-2135 Melvin Mix, 118 Emily St., Box 165, Jackson. MN 56143 17th F.A. Bn., Regt., Grp. (Sept-Carlisle, PA) George 592nd Signal Air-Ground Liaison Co. (Aug-Elkhart. IN) (507) 847-2325 Hackett. Box 404, Post Rd., Canton. NY 13617 (315) 63rd Inf., 6th Div. (Sept-Cape Girardeau, Harrison Robertson, 6128 Cloverdale Dr . Greentown, IN "F Co., MO) 386-2070 46936(317) 628-3837 Clarence Kieninger, Rt. 1, Box 235, Jackson, MO 63755 21st Evac. Hosp. WWII (Aug-Bloomington. IN) Robert 614th QM Bn. & Cos. (Sept-Des Moines, IA) Richard (314) 833-6413 Murphy, Box 684, Fallbrook. CA 92028 (619) 728-7245 Gieras, 8512 Menard Ave., Morion Grove, IL 60053 (312) "F" Co., 159th Inf. (Sept-Nashville, TN) Irv Schmidt, 355 22nd Coast Arty. (July-Portsmouth, NH) Dick Toomey, 965-2562 Chateau Dr.. LaPorte, IN 46350 (219) 326-6773 Box 196. New Castle, NH 03854 (603) 431 -6242 638th Tank Bn. (July-Anderson, IN) Robert "G" Co., 20th Inf., 6th Div. (July-Quincy, IL) Raymond 28th Gen. Hosp. (Oct-San Antonio, TX) Floyd Friloux Sr.. Palmer, 1923 Beverly Ct., Anderson, IN 46011 (317) Morrow, Box 68, Wyaconda, MO 63474 (816) 479-5642

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( 60th Engr. (C) Bn., 35th Inf. Div. (Oct-Myrtle Beach, SC) Howe, 24 N. Campbell St., Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) HQ, H&S Co., USASAEUO (Frankfurt) Aug- Atlanta I R.C. Strachan, 1422 Brentwood Dr., Columbia, SC 357-8930 Robert Hammer, Rt. 2, Box 158AB, Catawba, NC 28609 29206 (803) 787-2358 729th Railway Oper. Bn. WWII (Sept-Baltimore) Albert (704) 478-2712 60th Gen. Hosp. (Sept-Myrtle Beach, SC) Ralph Leighty, Colello, 4251 4th Ave., Altoona. PA 16602 (814) 943-0551 Airborne Trng. Ctr. (Africa, Sicily, Italy) (Sept-Mil- 9001 King Rd.. Myrtle Beach. SC 29577 (803) 449-9134 759th R.O.B. (Sept-St Augustine, FL) Dan Nepi. 26 waukee) Bob Hudson, Rt. 2, Box 629, Carbondale, IL 64th Medical Regt. (Aug-lndianapolis) Carl Alderson. Joans Ln„ Berlin, NJ 08009 (609) 767-5919 62901 (618) 985-3144 5033 W. 13th St., Speedway, IN 46224 (317) 241-9798 762nd MP Bn. WWII (July-Milwaukee) Joseph Buichl, All Army ABN Ranger Cos., Ranger Trng. Cmd.. 8th 65th Chemical Co. (May-Venice, FL) William Barefoot, 3913 E.JSquire Ave., Cudahy, Wl 53110(414) 481-8494 Army Ranger Co. (8213) Korea (June-Ft. Benning. GA) 244 Venice East Blvd., Venice, FL 33595 (813) 493-6943 764th R.R. Shop Bn. (Aug-Bucyrus. OH) Charles Welsh. Glenn Dahl, 9141 W. Hwy. 55, #101, Golden Valley, MN 76th Gen. Hosp. (May-Des Moines. IA) Knut Oppedahl, 55427(612) 538-4115 3920 W. 17th St. No , Wichita, KS 67203(316)942-5494 Box 248. Humboldt. IA 50548 (515) 332-2250 785th Tank Bn. (June-Austin, TX) W.R Odem, Rt 6, Box 77th Div. Assn. (Aug-Lancasler, PA) Stanley Zielinski, 94 62, Austin, TX 78737 (512) 288-3209

Ave. "C", Bayonne, NJ 07002 (201 ) 436-5718 792nd AAA AW Bn. (Oct-Jackson, TN) Charles Groves, 784-5250 83rd Inf. Div. Assn. WWII (Aug-Charleston, WV) Robert Rt. 3, Box 218, Humboldt, TN 38343 (901 ) Navy Derickson, 3749 Stahlheber Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013 793rd AAA AW Bn. (July-Frankenmuth, Ml) Eugene (513) 863-2199 Brown, 7556 Musson Rd., Six Lakes. Ml 48886 (517)

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City, MO) Francis Smith, Rt. 1, Box 12B. High Hill, MO 893rd Tank Destroyer Bn. (Sept-Hazleton, PA) Michael 301 Susan Ln., Junction City, KS 66441 (913) 762-2935 63350(314) 585-2562 Swirble, 590 N. Wyoming St.. Hazleton, PA 18201 (717) American Assn. (Dec-Honolulu) David 86th Ord. HM Tank Co. WWII (April-Mesa, AZ) Harry Boltz, 455-0297 Graham, Box 11247, , CA 92111 (619) 1231 S. Palo Verde St., Mesa, AZ 85208 (602) 986-9497 974th Engr. Maint. Co. (Aug-Berea, KY) Howard Shank, 271 -6106 101st Airborne Div. Assn. (Aug-Buffalo, NY) Robert 8655 W. 78th PI., Arvada. CO 80005 (303) 431-6582 Farragut Nav. Trng. Sta. (Boots & Employees-1942- Marohn, 440 Broad St., Tonawanda. NY 14150 (716) 692- 974th, 975th F.A. Bns. (July-Jackson, Ml) Gayle Knicker- 43) (Sept-Farragut State Park, ID) Pat Cole, Farragut State 6247 bocker, 4611 Walz Rd., Jackson, Ml 49201 (517) 764-2656 Pk., Box F Athol, ID 83801 (208) 683-2425 107th Medical Bn., 32nd Div. (June-Belding, Ml) Charles 987th Arm'd F.A. Bn. (Korea) (Aug-Alliance, OH) Robert Navy 3115, Anchor Sect. (Mtr. Pool) (July-Eau Claire, Steffy, 7230 Swamp St. N.E., Hartville. OH 44632 (216) Wl) Don McCrackin, 1721 Benton Ave., Eau Claire, Wl Maney, 6019 N.W. 53rd Terr , Gainesville, FL 32606 (904) 375-4349 935-2737 54701 (715)832-5072

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Recently, U.S. News and World Report — this great civilization held slaves and cratic society since its founding; which asked the American Federation of treated them inhumanely. Of course, informs the student, at appropriate Teachers for some simple moral lessons evil is not always extinguished in his- stages of development, of alternative that could be derived from children's tory — Stalin, after all, died in bed — value systems; which encourages a com- texts. The A.F.T provided the example but by making itself known, it incurs parison between them; which gives the of the Bible: "And the Lord said to Cain: the harsh judgment of posterity and student the tools to examine and defend where is Abel, thy brother? And he said: becomes a lesson in what successive personal beliefs; which brings students I know not. Am I my brother's keeper?" generations should abhor and avoid. into contact with the moral circum- This can be used to teach responsibility. Our goal in teaching values is not stances of the past; which gives the In the Story ofPinocchio we read, "Lies, merely the transmission of a desired set student the justification and the equip- my dear boy, are found out immediately of beliefs. Rather, it is a process inte- ment to participate in the conservation because they are of two sorts. There are grated into the general curriculum, and improvement of this civilization of lies that have short legs and lies that which provides students with a clear ours.

it articulation of the norms and concepts have long noses. Your lie, as happens, Reprinted by permission of Policy Review, Fall 1986, is one of those that have a long nose." that have sustained this free and demo- The Heritage Foundation This can be used to teach honesty. Finally, in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee we read, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. "This can be used to teach compas- sion and empathy. As students grow older and are ex- posed to more sophisticated works, they can understand moral principles of IN a higher order. Hamlet is not just a mor- AMERICANS ENEMY HANDS ality tale which says you should not WORLD WAR II, KOREA, AND VIETNAM commit murder and incest; it is about the paralysis of indecision in the face of A Major Documentary Examining the True moral obligation. King Lear is about the Shocking Stories of in ingratitude of the young, but it is also and Americans Enemy Hands about the imperiousness of the old. PRISONERS OF WAR. ..They were captured at the fall of and the Battle of Moral principles can be stated with the Bulge, in faraway places from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the frozen clarity at a young age, then refined in mountains of Korea— 130,000 Americans who were taken prisoner during World higher grades. Patriotism can be pre- War II, Korea, and Vietnam. sented in the first grade as a virtue, but ROBERT WAGNER hosts this moving and unforgettable two-hour documentary about later students must be taught not to be nine former P.O.W.s, men who set out to fight for America and ended up serving their country in cells and compounds and cages from Hamburg to Hanoi. uncritical of their country. "For us to P.O.W.-AMERICANS IN ENEMY HANDS retraces their amazing experiences through love our country, our country ought to personal interviews, dramatic photographs and film footage— some captured from be lovely," as Edmund Burke remarked. enemy archives and never before seen on television. Even the good people in the classics P.O.W.—AMERICANS IN ENEMY HANDS tells the true stories, shocking and suspenseful, didn't always well. behave Achilles was heartbreaking and humorous, terrifying and inspiring. It tells of capture and escape, pompous and cruel, Saint Peter was torture and defiance, and long-awaited homecomings. cowardly, Lancelot and Guinevere com- P.0.W.-AMERICANS IN ENEMY HANDS is the third in a "trilogy of tribute" executive mitted adultery. But these stories leave produced by Arnold Shapiro, the Oscar and Emmy award-winning producer of "Scared Straight!" The first two documentaries, "Return to Iwo Jima," hosted by Ed no doubt about how they should have McMahon, and "The Unknown Soldier," hosted by Jason Robards, received both acted, and the heavy price of their mis- critical acclaim and awards. deeds is outlined. Children need to see P.O.W.-AMERICANS IN ENEMY HANDS is an Arnold Shapiro Production in association that immoral actions have serious con- with USAA. Produced, written and directed by Carol L. Fleisher. 93 minutes/color sequences—that virtue is not something you just talk about, but something you ALSO AVAILABLE: TO ORDER THESE MOVING FILMS CALL TOLL-FREE: do. RETURN TO IWO JIMA 1-800-524-7000 It is important for those who teach American Marines fought their most costly battle of WWII on history in the public classroom to con- TO ORDER MAIL CHECK AND COUPON TO: a small Pacific island where vey clearly the notion that historical over 27,000 American and Clearwater Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 691245 Japanese fighters died. Re- po w. San Antonio, TX 78269-1245 events and conflicts are rife with moral live the battle as viewed from Return to Iwo Jima $39.95 both sides in rare footage and meaning, that the human beings who Visa or MasterCard Accepted lor Phone interviews with actual partici- Orders Checks Accepted tor Mail Orders The Unknown Soldier $39 95 took part in them chose actions which pants-Hosted by Ed McMahon 58 minutes/color. had consequences, and that many simi- THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER lar moral choices are before today. us More than 78,000 Americans never returned From Napoleon and Hitler, who were from WWII, their bodies unidentified, their fates unknown. In this moving tribute to all who lost their finally destroyed by their blind ambi- lives and identities in defense of freedom, six MIAs from WWII are profiled through friends and tion, students can see where the totali- compatriots. "Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known But to God."-Hosted by Add $3 00 per tape (or shipping tarian instinct leads. From the Roman Jason Robards. 58 minutes/color. Texas residents add 5 25%sales tax (Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery) wars, students can learn about great valor but also about conceit and cruelty

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54 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE COMMANDER Continuedfrom page 6 Members save 10% theory, which contended that if one vulnerable nation, such as Nicaragua, were to come under communist domi- nation, neighboring nations would on the naturally follow, as a row of dominoes terraced pool, air-conditioned set end on end would topple if the first gym, sauna and Jacuzzi® one were knocked over. complete Whirlpool Baths. Take in the Communist expansion to the south casino or the piano bar. Enjoy would engulf the democratic nation of ocean-view dining, dance Costa Rica, neighbor to the Panama Canal. U.S. control of the canal will be in the nightclub or disco in Caribbean the exciting Indoor/Outdoor relinquished in a decade, and there are serious doubts that Panama could ade- Center. quately maintain and protect this vital Members save 10%. waterway from external aggression. in aweek! Rates for a one-week cruise— north A Sandinista thrust to the which include your roundtrip would jeopardize the free nations of El airfare— begin at $1,199 in New York Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. and Miami; elsewhere rates may be Sandinista guerrillas currently venture higher. And remember, you and back and forth across these borders your family harassing the people. Coupled with the deduct a 10 percent repressive practices within Nicaragua, members discount! these raids are creating a growing ref- For reservations and informa- ugee problem. None of the countries tion, call Mr. Les Kertes toll-free: has sufficient resources to care for the (800) 645-2120. In New York, call displaced people. collect: (516) 466-0335. My tour of the region assured me that we must vigorously support the Contras By sailing from San Juan instead of Sailings with space so they keep the Sandinistas busy at from Florida, Cunard Countess lets specially reserved for you. home, with no time to meddle in the you discover a different island al- affairs of their neighboring nations. "CAPITALS" "7-PLUS" most every day—see the complete Meanwhile, with U.S. economic, milit- Aug. 1 July 25 Caribbean in a week and save a big ary and humanitarian aid from the Sept. 12 Aug. 22 the emerging democ- 10 percent! Jackson Plan, Oct. 10 Sept. 19 racies will have time to grow and nur- Two ways to see the complete Nov. 7 Oct. 3 ture without intervention. Caribbean in a week. Dec. 5 Nov. 14 I was impressed also with the pride of Choose Cunard's "Caribbean Capi- the people and their deep religious be- tals" and see South America: Rates per person, double occupancy, depend- liefs that make them natural enemies of San Juan to Caracas (La Guaira), ent on departure date; taxes extra. Itineraries the analogy totalitarianism. They resent Grenada, Barbados, Martinique, subject to change. Cunard Countess registered of Vietnam that has been used on more in Great Britain. St. Thomas. Or Cunard's unique than one occasion to describe U.S. in- "7- Plus" Cruise: San Juan to Tortola, volvement there. Mr. Les Kertes, Hartford Holidays, Box 462, St. Maarten, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, 277 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, Central Americans don't want us to Antigua, St. NY 11022. fight their battles; they don't want one Thomas. Convenient ounce of American blood spilled there. Saturday sailings. Combine both Rush me details on Cunard's special dis- All they want us to do is provide them itineraries and explore 1 1 excitingly count for members on 7-day Caribbean cruises. with the weapons, the tools and the different destinations in just two technology to do the job. weeks—with your second week just It seems like a simple, reasonable $499 to $599 extra. NAME request to ensure the right of Central Every day a different port, ADDRESS APT. NO. Americans to pursue a free way of life. a different sport. But we still have many in this nation Golf, play tennis or enjoy water CITY STATE ZIP who want us to do nothing — let the sports at picturesque ports of call. people of Central America fend for AREA CODE. DAYTIME PHONE E40091 themselves. To those who advocate At sea, enjoy an outdoor cafe and this, I remind them of the counsel of an 1987 CUNARD old sage: "For evil to flourish, good men must Queen Elizabeth 2 Sagafjord Vistaejord • Sea Goddess I Sea Goddess II Cunard only do nothing." Countess Cunard Princess

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Knowing who our exploited children are is important, but equally important is knowing who is exploiting them. The day Adam's remains were found was the

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Buy and drive the very best Cadillacs. profit an extra $1 5.000 a year and more. something about it. (TheWalshs' tragic Lincolns. Corvettes. Mercedes. Buy these new and late model cars, story moved into the national spotlight Porsches. Ferraris. Jaguars, even Rolls trucks, vans. 4 wheel drives, boats, with the airing of the television docu- Royces Own and enjoy speedboats motor homes and airplanes direct from (Cigarettes Excaliburs. Donzis. the U S Government These items were drama, 'Adam," which was followed by Scarabs) even large yachts. confiscated by the U.S. Drug Enforce- the sequel, "Adam: His Song Con- To own a prestigious car you don't ment Agency and are sold for as low as tinues.") Before we lost Adam, I had no have to lose money on auto depreciation $200 to the public This isa good money and high cost of up keep In fact, you making opportunity available in all conception of exploitation, much less can own and enioy nice cars, then resell states who was doing the exploiting. Since for large profits can purchase vehicles them You save Own the best. To then, I've found that while many people thousands of dollars each year and also in your area, order your sales catalogs and groups exploit children are by filling in the coupon at left and return who with your check or money order for difficult to identify, some are well- I Enclosed is my check or money order for | $10.00 (shipping and handling includ- organized and easily identified. I ALM-4/87 $10 00 | ed) to For example, organizations such as the Name Federal Sales Co., Inc. Rene Guyon Society—whose motto is P.O. Box 50289 "sex before 8 or it's too late" — and Pompano Beach, FL 33074-0289 NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy

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Basic Training The kindergarten teacher was telling her new students how she expected them to behave. She finished by saying, "If anyone has to go to the bathroom, hold up two fingers." After several moments of silence, one puzzled little boy asked, "How's that going to help?" —Oliver Frazier

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