European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 7, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday december 7,1990 the stars and stripes page11 a Arm Landers a a some support. From Page 10 dear lessor that despots like Saddam Hussein Are out to control others not to insure peace and Prosperity or even democracy for anyone least of All citizens of the countries they devour if we and others worldwide who value National sovereignty As a a a Given in a civilized world society do not demonstrate the courage to collectively stand up to aggressors like a Saddam or an Adolf Hitler then we will be trampled and dominated by them. And we would deserve it. A capt Randall s. Hagan Blob org Germany. So what if Access to Oil is the a Traison do Etres behind our involvement in the Middle East disruptions or a Steep increase in prices for Oil could throw our Economy into a depression. That situation would mean much More than the end of cheap commuting. It would mean the government would have much less Money to care for the sick elderly handicapped or to spend on education. It would mean loss of jobs for Many who Are struggling to get by As it is. It would mean less resources to fight crime and drug abuse. In Short it would mean that americans dreams and future would be held hostage to the whims of a Middle Eastern dictator who is not known for his humanitarian ideals the United states has legitimate Geo political interests in the Middle East maintaining fair Access to the regions Oil supplies is one of those interests. It is the Job of our Volunteer military forces to defend americans interests As determined by our political leaders. A Steve Snyder Stuttgart Germany a a a a a a a nations take action when they feet it is in their interest. In today a world economic issues Are a vital interest to All nations. That a Why not Only the United states but Many other countries have United to oppose iraqis aggressive actions. Although economics is certainly an Issue in the Gulf its not the most important. The prime motivation is regional stability and ultimately global Security. Finally the writer stated a i personally would pay any fat Rice for Gas or walk to keep people from  it s too ate for that. Thousands of innocent kuwaitis have already died and dozens More Are  Day. Some of us May have to die As Well in order to Stop Saddam and any other dictator with murderous land grabbing ambitions. These world bullies must be stopped. The Price will have to be paid sooner or later and later the Price will be significantly higher. ,. ,. A staff sgt. Michael k. Morrill. Semb Achab Germany ,. Of course we Are there for the Oil. If our military response was based on a Case of principle attempting to a a a a a v we to help Iran when Iraq invaded it earlier this decade we would have also been sent to several other regions of the Globe where nations have invaded their neighbors. The argument that we Are preventing what happened in Europe during the �?T30s from happening to the world again is rather ludicrous. Times and conditions have changed dramatically. We have two major superpowers which possess the ultimate Power to annihilate the a world through the use of nuclear weapons. I As a . Soldier will certainly perform my duties if assigned to the persian Gulf these Are my personal views and in a sure they Are hot in agreement with Many other people. The Bottom line is Are we ready to socially accept the needless loss of american soldiers in attempting to question it keep the Oil flowing to other industrialized nations such As Japan and Germany who need the Oil More than we do a a sgt. 1st class Michael  Neu Tlam Germany. His letter expresses views that Are sobering amidst the Fervour of the Mideast situation. The Issue is really not that Complex to figure out. Saddam Hussein has the industrialized world terrified and its response to his annexation of Kuwait is the proof. I am not defending his aggression. I am questioning the magnitude of our response. When casualty reports Start coming in think of All those times you used your car when you could have left 15 minutes earlier and walked or Ridden a bicycle. When a Soldier or congressman a aide Calls you and tells you that your son is dead think of that time you let your car Idle for a few minutes while you ran into the Post office. When your kids Are crying because mom won t be Able to kiss them Quot Good night any More remember that you could have taken the bus to work this morning think of the Light bulbs you left on or the dripping faucet or the soda cans and newspapers Yogi could have recycled. Is your time and convenience so precious As to risk Hurt Ana injury to so Many lives America is dependent upon a non sustainable resource that is controlled by foreign Powers. Why would any country operate so that its Lifeblood is in the hands of others Saddam and others like open in the past Are proof that not everyone likes to play by the rules of a free  Domestic drilling As on the coastal Plain of the Arctic National wildlife Refuge is not the answer because what might be found would last a few years at the most. The general Public past congresses and past administrations have neglected to pursue other courses and soldiers May die because of that neglect. If americans hand needs to be forced then Why not Price Gas at $3 a gallon that a a Gas tax the budget can live with. If the demand Isnit there it really wont matter will it Oil Rich countries can charge All they want but we wont need to pay the Price a in dollars or american lives. Change is never easy and it requires a lot of Cour age. Lets take some of the courage and anger with which we face Saddam Hussein and funnel it into a positive change for Independence and Freedom. I bet then mom can be Home to kiss the kids a Good  a a spec. Edwardl Marshall a. Augsburg Germany All letters to the editor must contain the tall printed name and address of the writer and mus the signed. We do not read unsigned letters but we will withhold your name on request and protect your privacy. All letters Are subject to  mail look for a special Page of pen pals tomorrow. Dear Ann Landers i am 16 and have a sister who has been out of the House for three years. Quot amyl was evicted from her last two apartments because of drug related problems. Now she has nowhere to go and will probably move Back with us. We be had our share of probe cams with her stealing my things and making a mess of the House. I put up with it because 1 love her but i done to like the people she associates with. Most of them Are sex cons and creeps want nothing to do with. Amy has a 2-Ycar-old daughter i love with All my heart but i can to Bear to see her mistreated. She is not physically abused but she is left dirty and sometimes unfed. She is yelled at and forced to stay in bed because Amy wants to sleep All Day. A Friend of my Sisters re sorted her to the child Protection Agency. They went to or House twice walked into the mess saw my Niece was not being properly cared for and did nothing. This Little girl is afraid of her Mother and hates to be with her. I can see it in her eyes but i done to know How to help her. What can i do when the Agency that is supposed to protect children does t do its Job upset in Oakland dear Oakland i spoke with Richard Caloca director of the juvenile protective association in Chicago. This is what he said a the Agency needs proper documentation before re moving a child Tom his or her Home. A a mess or poverty is insufficient grounds. A if the sister or a Friend could show that the child is not receiving  attention or that the environment is ii Durous to the child Mother on drugs rats in the House no food guns in evidence then they can do something. A it would be better if Amy were allowed to move Back into the House. The family could then witness the neglect of the child and phone the authorities to come and see for themselves also the family would be in a better position to urge her to get help for her addiction dear Ann Landers is it possible that my wife has a problem or am i the one who is a a strange to be bothered by it we have Large mirrors in every room of our Home. There Are ceiling to floor mirrors in the reception area dining room bedroom and three bathrooms. Every time a Ellie Quot passes a Mirror she checks her image and smiles. The minute we get in the car Down goes the visor which has a Mirror on the backhand she checks her make up an smiles. 7 7&Quot a a a a whenever we eat out Ellie goes to the ladies room at least twice to Check herself out. During the meal she takes out her compact eve to 10 minutes to make sure her make up is perfect. If there a a Mirror in the place she positions herself so that she a right in front of it. The woman is Good looking and always Well groomed. I cannot understand her obsessive preoccupation with her looks. Its beginning Roget to Mer .1 a or. O Dearo v  the problem is probably two thirds insecurity and one third vanity i know of no cure for vanity but frequent compliments from you might help the insecurity. Try it v 7-&Quot 7 Vav Quot dear readers77 .7. 7 a a -77. Recently i recommended a free brochure by the Amer lean bar association which provides information to ensure that your wishes will be respected regarding the artificial prolongation of life. 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