European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 19, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Alcoholism is not funny kids today s crossword dear Ann Landers a party animal advocates letting College kids have their fun because none of his College chums had their lives ruined by alcohol. Such a Cavalier attitude is deplorable in Light of medical evidence that proves alcoholism is a serious health problem. Research has now established that one person in five inherits a predisposition to this killer. One person in five processes alcohol differently from the rest of the population. When this person first drinks he or she appears to hold liquor Well but later the person May become the victim of an illness that could Lead to death. _ alcoholism is preventable if a person refrains from drinking because one who never drinks alcohol will never test his or her systems ability to handle it. Ann Landers a Case in Point is the incidence of alcoholism among nuns. When they were cloistered the incidence was Zero. Now that nuns have the Freedom to eat in the Homes of friends and have their own pocket Money alcoholism among nuns is one in five the same ratio As among the general population. The friends of a a party animal Are fortunate in beating the Odds but applying his experience to others who May be More vulnerable to this disease is irresponsible. Many years ago King Solomon said a wine is a mocker Strong drink is raging and whoever is deceived by them is not  surely that time tested advice is better than a let the kids have their fun a j. C., Denton Texas dear . Some fun. Booze has ruined More careers More marriages and More friendships than any single thing i know of. Letters to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . Box 11562, Chicago 111.60611-0562. creators Syndicate dog deserves some love from owner dear Abby i Hope you will print my letter on behalf of All pets who Are emotionally neglected by their owners. Our new next door neighbor has a Young dog who is All but totally ignored. I cannot complain to the humane society because the dog does have shelter and i hear his owner come out twice a Day just Long enough to throw some food into the dogs dish. I am not the confrontational Type especially when Many people would consider this problem a none of your  however i did confront her about the dogs constant whining which actually kept me awake at night. The dog has now accepted his Fate and Only whines occasionally when he is expecting his dinner Why do people buy companion animals when they end up ignoring them please help to educate people by reprinting the poem a dogs prayer. An animal Lover dear animal Lover people usually ignore their pets out of ignorance about what the animal really needs. Food water and shelter Are not enough do Contact your local society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Someone will be sent to the animal owners Home to educate the family on the needs of the animal and teach them a Little about training the dog. And now As you requested Here is a dogs prayer. Dear Abby a dogs prayer by Beth Norman Harris treat me kindly my beloved master for no heart in All the world is More grateful for kindness than the Loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick for though i should lick your hand Between the blows your patience and understanding will More quickly teach me the things you would have me do. Speak to me often for your voice is the worlds sweetest music As you must know by the fierce wagging of my Tail when your footstep Falls upon my waiting car. When it is cold and wet please take me inside for i am now a domesticated animal no longer used to bitter elements. And i ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the Hearth. Though had you no Home i would rather follow you through ice and Snow than rest upon the softest Pillow in the warmest Home in All the land for you Are my god and i am your devoted worshipper. Keep my pan filled with fresh water for although i should not reproach you were it dry i cannot Tell you when i suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that i May stay Well to Romp and play and do your bidding to walk by your Side and stand ready willing and Able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger. And beloved master should the great master Sec fit to deprive me of my health or sight do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms As skilled hands Grant me the merciful Boon of eternal rest a and i will leave you knowing with the last breath 1 Drew my Fate was Ever safest in your hands. Letters Lor this column should to address of to dear Abby at . 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