European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 7, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 20 a the stars and stripes tuesday april 7,1992 nun Landers dear Ann Landers Japan bashing has become a National sport. While hostile feelings toward the japanese seem to be growing Here Are some questions we need to ask ourselves 1. Is it Japan a fault that our interest payment on the National debt for 1992 Wilt be $300 billion or $1,200 for every person in this country 2. Is it Japan a fault that the average . Student spends Many More hours per week watching television than on Homework or that our school year is so much Shorter than Japan a 3. Is it Japan a fault that 25 percent of All babies in the United states Are born to single mothers which has resulted in a chronic welfare dependency 4. Is it Japan a fault that american Industry spends much less on research and development plants and equipment than japanese companies a and it shows 5. Is it Japan a fault that we can to elect leaders who Are competent to solve our budget deficit problems we need to design develop and manufacture products that Are innovative and so Well made that Japan and the rest of the world will want to buy them. We also need to Stop criticizing other countries and Start doing something about our own deficiencies. J.r., Minneapolis dear Minnie the comments you be offered Are valid and in a pleased to print them. In a sure to get some Strong rebuttals. I print those  s crossword dear Abby dear Abby a few months ago you had a letter in your column written by a Myra a a woman whose husband had died of cancer three years ago at the age of 39. In be been wanting to write to you about this for a Long time but i never had the guts. My husband died of cancer three years ago a he was 35. 1 also encountered people who compared death with divorce. I had one person Tell me that i was a a Lucky because my love had just died but her love was a a murdered when her husband found somebody else. I was devastated i did no to feel  in be had to Deal with people who think i am a Rich widow because in be started to redecorate the House so there  be so Many memories to haunt me. They did no to see it As a Way of coping with my loss a they saw a the Rich widow out having a wonderful time with the insurance Money. I done to feel Lucky dear done to feel Lucky Myra a letter inspired a Bale of mail from widows and divorcees. None Felt  read on dear Abby this is in response to the woman who lost her 39-year-old husband to cancer and did no to know what to make of the remark a it has to be much easier losing dear Ann Landers last week a co worker complained about a physicians incompetence. A my Arm still hurts a he said. A some doctor id have done better if i had gone to the  this is a common remark. On behalf of veterinarians everywhere Wilt you please shatter a few myths veterinarians Are not second rate doctors who did no to make it in a a real medical school. Animal Medicine was their first Choice. They spend at feast As much time in school and serving As interns As most physicians. Their training is equally rigorous and their knowledge just As extensive. Human patients Are Able to describe their symptoms aches and pains. A vet must be compassionate gentle and caring enough to Deal with creatures that can to Tell them where it hurts. In addition they must have sufficient tact empathy and poise to Deal with distraught pet owners who Are often As apprehensive about their animals As some parents Are about their children. The last time i had a cat spayed it Cost me less than my annual physical yet most people complain about the High Cost of veterinary Medicine As though vets somehow have less of a right than a real doctors to cover salaries office rent medical supplies insurance and other expenses. Please print this letter Ann. Veterinarians need someone to help educate the Public. In the know Baton Rouge la. Dear Baton Rouge Here a your letter with an extra Bow from me for the splendid Job vets do. Thanks for the Opportunity to give a boost to this often underappreciated profession. C creators Syndicate your husband through death than losing a mate by  not Only is divorce the death of a dream that was too Short lived or did no to work out it is also the death of an intimate relationship the death of a family and the death of financial support. Few outsiders allow a Divorcee time to Grieve. Nobody attends the Quot funeral a nobody takes up a collection to see her through the rough spots and there is no available life insurance. When one is a widow or widower there Are no fights Over child custody living quarters or possessions acquired during the life of the marriage a and friends and relatives on both sides Are still glad to see you. Family Counselor in St. Paul Minn. Dear Abby after going through a very painful divorce i confess at times i thought How much less painful it would have been if my husband had died. A death brings the bereaved widow support from both her family and Community. With a divorce people whisper behind your Back about what a really happened a and what you must have done to drive him away. 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