European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 5, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 12 a the stars and stripes thursday september 5, 1991 letters to the editor european edition circulation 100,000 col Gene e. Townsend Usan commander publisher Bernard a. Zovistoski editor Bill Walker european editor Deborah Aba her Bob Wicker news editor sports editor to write us Apo 09211-4211 or Postrach 11 14 37 d-6100 Darmstadt 11, Germany news Tel fax 06155-601416 to Call us dial 06155-601 plus Extension or ets 348-8 plus Extension As follows news ext. 237, 255, 282, 226, 326. Sports ext. 225, 269, 263, 332, 321, 221. Features ext. 230, 245, 341. Letters to editor ext. 208. Education Jimi Jones ext. 226. Business Randy Mcclain ext. 326. News bureaus Bremerhaven Germany Ken Clauson. Building 103, Carl Schurz Cavern Apo 09069 Telephone ets 342-8659 or civilian 0471-88762. Kaiserslautern. Germany Peggy Davidson. Lynda Davidson building 2699. 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I was trying to get a mothers Day present to my Mother so that she would receive it prior to that Day. So 1 took a Large envelope and placed a to shirt and a mothers Day card in it. Inside the card i put a pair of earrings that i just knew my Mother would love. I mailed it through my battalion mail system. Would you believe that someone violated my privacy and mailed my Mother an empty envelope i thought that this was the worst act of injustice. Not Only did i get ripped off but it was for my Mother. They could have at least have the common Courtesy and mailed the card even if they had kept the earrings. A sgt. Miriam Diaz Karlstedt Germany # never waive your rights this amounts to some free Legal advice to the airman who Felt that Justice was not served in his Case As Well As to anyone in the . Military who learns that he or she is about to become involved in the military Justice system. This Legal advice reflects solely the opinions of this civilian attorney and is not necessarily that of the military Justice system of any Branch of service nor is it intended to be a substitute for Legal advice from your own civilian or military attorney. It is intended to help those about to become involved in the military Justice system avoid the kind of situations that cause military members like this airman to feel disillusioned and bitter about the military Justice system. How do you learn you Are about to become involved in the military Justice system usually someone in the military reads you your rights. That s a warning that you could be in trouble. When this someone reads you your rights a no matter How scared you Are and no matter what promises or threats Are made to you a never never never waive your rights and agree to talk to that someone. Instead say i want to talk to a lawyer now. When you say those magic words you should not be asked any More questions and you must either be released from custody or be taken to a military defense lawyer free or a civilian defense laywer you pay. You should never waive your rights even though of know you arc completely innocent. In your attempt to explain your innocence you May unwittingly provide a vital piece of evidence that a prosecutor could use to prove your guilt or that a commander could use to punish you. The defense lawyer can advise you of your rights explain what is Likely to happen in your Case and counsel you As to your options. No Adverse action can be taken against you for asserting your rights and in virtually every Case you will definitely save yourself a lot of heartburn and possibly even your Freedom career and income. When facing a special or Genera court martial you arc entitled to he represented by a detailed military defense attorney at no Cost or at your own expense a civilian defense attorney. When facing article 15 or a summary1 court martial you Are entitled to hire a civilian defense attorney to represent you throughout the ordeal. If you done to know any civilian defense lawyers your local trial defense service office area defense counsel office or Navy Legal services office usually maintains a list of civilian defense attorneys near you who arc qualified to represent and counsel you. You will also find some in the classified pages of the stars and stripes. A Frederick w. Mcneill Wurzburg Germany wrongful blame to the writer of a Justice not served As a first sergeant for four years i have seen others with your attitude on their Way out of the air Force. Your letter drips of sarcasm and an inability on your part to Cope with your problems in a healthier Way. Its a poor attempt to degrade our military Justice system and its evident you have not accepted the fact that you received an article 15 for your own irresponsibility a not anyone cd Sci a. You re still trying to place he blame on an instructor who As you put it you had a minor disagreement with. You overslept and missed your flight. That a the Bottom line. It was your fault. A master sgt. James sprakties Neu Briecke Germany editor s note letters from readers expressing their viewpoints or opinions Are published daily in this space. All letters must be signed. We Reserve the right to edit letters for clarity length and taste. Preference is 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. A a a letters requesting information or assistance Are answered in a feature called readers action line which appears on Page 16 every Day except thursday and sunday. Such letters should be addressed to readers action line the stars and stripes Apo 09211-4211.for the record col. Karl Farris the former commander of the Hohenfels training area submitted a rebuttal to my opinion on express Tours published in the july 14 a be our guest column asserting that i had made some false allegations and implying that i had no business commenting on Hohenfels it Tours because i had never been on one. In the first place contrary to the information he received from his mar folks1 had the distinct pleasure of going on a thanksgiving tour to Vienna sponsored by the old Hohenfels itt. 1 hat trip was a Delight but As with everything it had its Good and bad Points. In my Humble opinion the ride Down and Back was a a Bear a while the hotel stay was a godsend. The Point Here is that in be been around the Block and i am qualified to write opinions on it Tours As Well As hours in general. In the column i made no allegations against the Hohenfels it. I did list the risks a tourist should consider when planning to take an express tour a using the Paris trip which was then in the planning stage As an example. I think most readers understand the difference Between the past present and future tenses and were Able to grasp my line of reasoning. Unfortunately the column was printed after the tour had been launched thereby confusing some of the More emotional members of the sub Community staff. While Cal. Farris did an excellent Job of attacking me and decrying imaginary allegations he failed to address the main thrust of my argument a that Tours featuring Short interludes of sightseeing sandwiched Between Long bus rides can to be fun because they arc too hectic. It does t take a Genius to see that the ratio of Road time to Down time is too High to allow for a relaxing tour. I continue to insist that convex simulations arc Good alternatives to express Tours. A Thomas p. Sweeney Hohenfels Germany column called offensive you have been expecting my letter. I not you should be. In a sure mine will not be the Only complaint regarding Joe Bob Briggs column on aug. 18. I understand your paper has to Caincr to a variety of service members and their dependents but i think More consideration should be put into your selection of articles. Comedy is supposed to be funny not offensive which is exactly what i Felt his column was. So did More than a few of my co workers males included he referred to women in every printable form of slander. Would you have been so Quick to print something that downgraded a different minority in the military even if it was intended As a joke 1 doubt it. Its hard enough for service members to get equal treatment and respect without having a newspaper that a basically meant for the military condoning sexism. V some will say a Well done to read it if you done to like  but its not like to where there is a viewer discretion advisory. 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