European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 08, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Arm Landers dear Ann Landers i d like to respond to Barry Ziff the former sergeant and Veteran of five campaigns who said women joining men in combat was the craziest thing he had Ever heard. Ziff closed with these words Quot under no circumstances would i want my daughter to serve in a combat unit.�?�. A a a a a a a a a a a a society has made some giant Steps in liberating the present generation from gender slots., let us not take a step backward. Although i would not choose a combat role for myself i will fight for my daughter s right to have it if that is what she wants. �?w.s., Ottawa Canada dear Ottawa a my readers seem to be almost unanimous in their support for your position. Diffs letter really did stir them up. Here a More. From Arcata Calif for the record i am a woman and a former Marine officer from the Vietnam Era. In be seen a lot of military men in my life from every Branch of service. If push came to shove id rather it be me bearing arms and making strategic decisions than most of them. A a a a a a a a a  Minnetonka Minn a in a a Junior at Hopkins High and i disagree completely with Barry Ziff. He missed the Point that women have been trying to make for years. We want monday april 8. 1991 the stars and stripes today a crossword dear Abby dear Abby in response to the letter from Quot new Jersey a who asked what to give a nurse and the nurses aides Tor being extra kind to her elderly Mother in a nursing Home you replied  a nurse could get of i re a for accepting Money. From a patient or the patients family. It is considered unethical for health care professionals to accept monetary gifts. I a card or note expressing sincere appreciation is acceptable and More than adequate. By this time you have probably heard from several others right v several registered nurses Gastonia . Dear. Nurses a several hundreds would be More accurate. I blew it read on a a. A a a. A. A dear Abby it is so Good to hear that there Are people who1 appreciate the Quality of care provided in our nursing mme. Most of the time All we get is criticism. In Texas most nursing facilities will not accept Cash gifts from residents and their families. A written thank you note is All we need or May accept a a a. A caring nurse in Waco Texas t he Equality. And this Means All the Way. We know that War is hell but Why should t women join men in that hell if they choose to a. A a . Citrus Heights Calif i would like to remind or. Ziff that the Pioneer women in this country were subject to their own Brand of hell As they travelled across this continent if combat is so terrible what business do we have sending anybody out there to kill and be killed male or female. A a a a a a a a. A a a a. A a . Moreno Valley Calif. I am a female in the military married to a fellow service member. Nobody drafted me. I volunteered. In be been trained on the m-16 and have achieved an excellent rating. Congress will not let me go into combat and i resent it. They Are telling me that i done to have the right to fight and die for the country i love. A Laura . Usan Philadelphia . Greensboro . The problem with women in combat is not the women its the men. The majority of men Are incapable of fighting alongside a woman because they tend to see females As sex objects and or in need of Protection. Most menus libido and egos Are forever getting in the Way of keeping their minds on their jobs. A wife of a former sergeant. C creator Syndicate. Dear Abby your advice to give Money As a gift to nurses and aides at Holiday time is a no no. I am an aide and we Are not allowed to accept Money from patients or their families. Nurses aide Pitcairn a. Dear Abby. I am a Cna certified nursing assistant and have had six months of Len training. We Are professional people who Are not allowed to accept gratuities for our care. A nurse or nursing assistant could lose her Job and License by accepting a monetary gift. Personally i appreciate a sincere letter of recommendation and Praise which can be used at any time for a reference. A copy should always be sent to the nursing supervisors. If your nurse or assistants underpaid your letter May help Correct that one Jast comment to your readers your relatives in nursing Homes Are being cared for by a entire team working around the clock on three different shifts and by singling out one particular staff member you Are slighting every other member of the team. Frequently gifts of Candy fruit or cookies Are delivered to the Day shift and the afternoon and evening shifts never see More than the empty Box in the trash such gifts should be brought in three separate containers clearly marked for each shift. Sign  on the night shifting Onaway Mich. A. A a a Universal press Syndicate. 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