European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 1, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 12 a the stars and stripes tuesday october 1, 1991tusfokrfjgfal>�s european edition circulation 100,000 a col Gene e. Townsend Usan commander publisher Bernard a. Z0vist05ki editor Bill Walker european editor a Deborah Aba her Bryan Nolan news editor City editor Bob Wicker George Manea sports editor special sections editor to write us Apo a 09211 or Postrach 11 14 37 w-6100 Darmstadt 11, Germany news Tel fax 06105-601416 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 ext326. News bureaus Bremerhaven Germany Ken Clauson building 103, Carl Schurz Cavern Apo 09069 Telephone ets 342-6659 or civilian 0471-68782 a. Kaiserslautern. 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The article about a report on school censorship by people for the american Way Paw made several accusations but gave Little information on Why it made the accusations. For instance it mentioned the 1m-Rcssions Reading series As a one of the biggest targets. By groups alleging it contained satanism and  it then listed several authors included in the series none of whom is known for writing about satanism and violence. Did the groups object to these authors if so Isnit it newsworthy to explain what the groups have against Rudyard Kipling if Why mention these authors some excerpts in be read from the series arc the kind of thing ordinarily re. Served for horror movies. However in context and to different people perhaps they sound All right. That should be a matter Between parents and school boards. But also in be read an excerpt from a play in the series based on Anne of. Green Gables a very Good boo containing some gory imagery that is in the original. Why would anyone rewrite Anne of Green Gables to change its tone Why does no to that concern Paw at least As much As open censorship the article listed the �?o11 top targets but did no to explain Why each was targeted and who targeted it. Is anyone really concerned about a wrinkle in time or the adventures of Huckleberry finn for the same reasons they Are concerned about a Book called curses hexes and spells besides i done to know what is objectionable about curses hexes and spells. I can Only assume because the article did t give me enough information. The letter writer said that conservatives Are a trying to regulate the things we  please Tell me which conservatives How will they regulate and above All Why i need to know these specifics to make informed decisions. A 1st it. Karen to Dahlby tinker fab okla. Classmates sought we Are trying to locate 1968 graduates from George c. Marshall regional High school in Ankara Turkey for a class reunion. If you arc one of our classmates or a Friend or relative of one please Contact a fran Archibald Mahaffey 3975 Wilcoxson drive Fairfax a. 22031 Telephone 703 425-2345 out of work spouses How is the Quality of life going to improve for the Soldier when the spouse is going to be forced out of work admittedly concern for family members came after the All Volunteer concept and Only when the army realized that Quality soldiers with unhappy spouses do re up. Also in More than 200 years of military tradition concern for families is a recent innovation which current events seem to to proving never went beyond lip service. However practicality was the primary impetus in the army a interest in employing family members. 1 he army deemed employing spouses was to its advantage because soldiers Are paid Well and the Cost of living especially in Liu rope is extremely High. Any plan change or interview about either that does Deal with these issues is incomplete. A Teresa Cleghorn Baum older Germany a editor s  a 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. O o 0 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.ofluw was big help i would like to take this Opportunity to thank it col. Blizzard from the Usa eur department of motor vehicles. He personally contacted me regarding my letter that appeared headlined a insurance  my problems were resolved but what impressed me most was his willingness to help and explain policy. I encourage others with recurring vehicle registration problems to Call Heidelberg and let him handle the situation. Again sir thank you. A staff sgt. Mark w. Slates Rainstein a Germany rested the Anthem i was in the cafes movie theater on a recent weekend and had an experience that i wish to address during the playing of our National Anthem several High school students behind me were laughing and talking loudly. After the National Anthem finished 1 asked them to have some respect during the playing of it. Their reply was a a you re my Mother. Mind your own  i am their Mother but patriotism is my business. I am shocked that so Many family members of military personnel do pay respect during the playing of the National Anthem. I doubt that the parents of these youths know that their children behave in this manner. Movies arc entertaining. I frequent the movies two to three times per week. However let us forget the meaning of the song that plays before every movie in military Heaters. People gave their lives to allow us the freedoms we have today a freedoms such As attending Public social events. I am proud to be an american and gladly pay respect during the rendering of our National Anthem. Is it too much to ask that same respect of fellow americans a Robin a. Staudenmeier Wiesbaden Germany a look in to Mirror 1 join the Many who have written in response to the now a a infamous Fletcher report. Unlike some i will attempt to remain objective although i recognize the intensity of the Issue at hand. I will neither Call for Arthur Fletcher s resignation nor will i Label him the Savior Tor minorities in Europe who Are lacing racial discrimination. Instead i Challenge the european military Community and supervisors and employees in the co and Dodds administrations to look in the Mirror. I will agree that perhaps because the report is still labelled a a unofficial and investigation into the allegations is now under Way Fletcher should have reserved some comments until the report is substantiated. But on the other hand i wholeheartedly disagree with those who blast Fletcher and try to dispel the findings he evidently uncovered. 1 venture to say that if the report has done nothing else it has opened eyes it has made us poignantly aware that the military is a Utopia. We Are prone to the same ills plaguing our civilian population. But the question now is what Are we going to do about it condemning Fletcher and dismissing the numerous complaints by military service members and civilian employees is the answer. Putting the blame solely on the commander or supervisor is also a remedy. They say the system works then use it. The real tragedy would be to let the problem persist and do absolutely nothing about it. A Tonya Cornileus Kaiserslautern Germany Don try to play god that America should turn Back to god As a recent writer said is something i fully agree with. I will reply with a Well meant  in a world where Power Money and greed seem to become More important each Day it May be hard for some of us to remember to a love our neighbors As  we need to go Back to the basics and be thankful that god and Jesus gave us a precious gift called  which brings me to the second part of the writers letter which states that he is against abortion because a a woman does have the right to destroy the life within  i agree that the topic of abortion is a painful one yet i believe that the decision for or against abortion is personal a personal Between the woman and god. Our god is a kind god who will forgive us for anything if we just ask. Besides Jesus told us a a to judge others because with the same measure we judge others we too will be  so please let god be the judge. Before getting so upset Over women who choose for abortion please look at your own imperfections and try to love your a a neighbors for who they Are. Better yet Pray for them. A Ezeline Hite Raf Fairford England pen pals i am 32 years old. T am fond of Reading going on outings and watching to and movies. I enjoy basketball. A Amy Rivera Flat 2003, Fung Yat House Sui to court Shatin n.t., Hong Kong i am 22 years old and i like to read. A Marilou Bation Nono Limbaga drive Tanjay. Negros Oriental Philippines 1 am a 30-year-old Christian filipino. I like volleyball listening to he radio and going on outings. A Doris y. Tecson 70 Cass ave. No. 160 Scarborough Ontario mit3p9 Canada i am 16 years old. I like to read play games and write letters Mary Jane Gubatanga orgy Licud la Paz hotly City Philippines i am a 22-year-old elementary schoolteacher. I like movies music travelling and playing ballgames and scrabble. A Nelpha Pinero Laguna Dumaguet City Negros Oriental Philippines 6200 i m a 20-year-old italian girl studying languages i Uke swimming dancing and listening to music. Manna Lombardi via Dolla Ferne a 34 57025 Piombino Livorno. Italy