European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 08, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page\2 a it the stars and stripes Friday february 8,1991 letters to the editor a teen Ager expresses her War views i am Only 15 years old. My life has just begun. As Young As i am i am faced with a dilemma that no one seems Able to control. My co workers friends relatives and my father Are deployed to saudi Arabia. They Are a actively involved in what has been renamed a operation desert  i have never been so terrified in my life. My mind is constantly boggled with questions. A will i Ever see my father again a a How Many of my loved ones will return with serious impediments a a who will not return or who will return in a military casket a i try to keep positive thoughts but its impossible to keep such important questions from entering my thoughts. With the possibility of my fathers death close at hand and loved ones nowhere near to turn to in the Case of a family crisis do we protest american involvement. In Kuwait no people protest the War and Label me Ademon because i done to. But t am not  War. I am not looking Forward to the death of anyone. I done to want anyone to die. The United states is not an International police Force. That is the position that the United nations retains. Now an International Force is carrying out the duty outlined in in. Resolution 678. Nyx it or  tests Are not helping our forces in the Middle Hast. Do you want them to be Safe do you want to help if so give blood enlist in one of the services for two years Volunteer at your local american red Cross or m ars station do anything positive. If you re really stuck on protesting do it against Saddam.  Jennifer Dyer sorg Hof Germany a journalists failing to report Gulf views i have had enough of reporters and the news coverage of the War and surrounding events. 1 have never wit Nesse such sensational izing speculation etc., Over this news a. -.���.�. A a a a a a a a a a 4 unfortunately the few unprofessional reporters have stifled and  not Only the military and political Community but the american Public. They arc not fulfilling the heavy responsibilities of reporting with present technology. I like Many americans do not Chase ambulances or need detailed deceptions of murders on our streets or enjoy watching Hurt people cry. Yes i want to know the news but please give me the facts not the first network to the phone reporting hearsay or speculation. The fam Ilies and friends of the soldiers have enough stress without Guesswork. I believe that when the facts Are known the american government will inform its people of them accordingly. After All Isnit that what being an american is about i am also astonished and pleased the Way the Allied countries arc working together. Democracy seems to be working does no to it we certainly did not get Iff Cre overnight. And please Stop giving the enemy the ammunition he needs strategically psychologically and physically. A Pamela Wright a \ Kitzinger Germany. Writer feels now s the time to help it is frustrating for me  German to see that the German government is debating the subject of whether to have German troops actively participate with the defensive forces in Turkey once attacked by Iraq. \ with respect to the German politicians i believe they must realize that they cannot Only Benefit from the Alliance Between Germany and the United states but also a a a. Put up with the disadvantages. Now is the time for Germany to solidly support the reinforcement troops and bring peace Back to the Middle East. Wasny to it some German merchants who contributed to the iraqi a War machine a _ _ a Tanya Anderson. Giessen Germany Reader searching for Naf changes. In answer to the writer who suggested that recreational activities revert to appropriated funding tax Money a a a a a a a a a a a  a a. A a a a. Or at one time and until about eight years ago the army had a guiding philosophy spelled out in the army pen pals i am 26 years old and would like to correspond with people Between 20-30. A Chi. Aaron Pinkston. ,. 101st airborne div. A. B co. 1/327th inf. A. Apo new York 09309. A a. A a a a Lama 29-Yenr-old divorced Mother of two. I have an avid interest in aviculture the raising and care of Bird. I want to hear from people with knowledge or experience in incubation hand rearing and management of pittance. A Mandy Robinson 15 Izaak Walton Way Madeley near Crewe a cheshirecw3 9na, England. And Usa eur regulations which worked Well basically . Mar activities were to be supported by appropriated funds supplemented by available non appropriated funds Naf. This mix provided a solid funding base and enhanced needed flexibility for certain business like operations which produced minor income. We had it right. It worked. And it got away. Why the elected representatives of the . Taxpayer decided that keeping the a cutting Edge of Freedom Sharp was an expense not Worth paying for. Implementing a major policy shift takes time but there  be a better time than right now. A James p. Ehrenreich a Schattenburg Germany germans Back . You will hear in the news that Many part of the world still do not know How important you Are for keep ing the world peace but we want to assure you that even in Germany there Are people who like us appreciate what you do. There Are Many people on the streets these Days and you will hear Many anti american slogans shouted from people who do not know better. It is important to Tell you one other thing though the greater part of the Antiwar demons rants Are out on the streets for very respectable and valuable reasons even if we personally May not share them exactly. Keep up the Good work do what you Haveko do and feel our support with you. It is just a Small piece of support but it will help nevertheless. A Michael Klink. A Hartmut Malza Hii. A Carsten Wahl Bonn Germany i a a a a a a. A a. A. A a a a. A Frankfurt support in a  about my countryman s demonstrations against your county. These Are not the feelings of All German people a the demonstrators make the real villain into a victim which is not the truth. I hate War As much As the next Guy but this creature in Iraq went too far. We done to need another Hitler. And we germans should know that More than any other people i Hope that you win. This War fast and without Tod Many casualties on both sides. Good Luck and Best wishes for a Happy ending. A Andreas Fiss Newert Frankfurt Germany. I. A a. A. A opposes War not gis -. A. A Quot a a a i Hope you done to think that German people Are against the . Soldier a they re against the War. I wish the . People and their families the very Best and Good Luck Ragamat Saddam. A a re Baumann a Limburg Germany editor s note letters from readers expressing their View Points or opinions will be published daily in this space. All letters must be signed. We Reserve the fight to edit letters for clarity length and taste. Preference will be Given to Shorter letters so that More can be published in a timely manner. Letters should be addressed to letters to the editor the stars and stripes Apo 09211-4211. Letters requesting information or assistance will be answered in a new feature called readers action line which will appear on Page 16 every Day except thursday and sunday. Such letters should be addressed to readers action line co the stars and stripes Apo 09211-4211.the a Jap filpes european edition circulation 200,000 col Gene e. 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