European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 14, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 16letters to the editor thursday july 14, 1994 the stirs european Edillon col Steven s. Hoffman Usan commander publisher Bernard a. Zovistoski a. . A news and editorial Deborah Absher news editor Bill Walker european editor Bob Wicker sports editor George Manes ci1y editor to write us unit 29480 Apoate 09211 v a or Postrach 11 14 37. 64278 Darmstadt Germany news telefax"06155-601416 to Call us dial 0615-601 plus Extension or Dan 348-8 plus Extension As follows ,. A 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 news ext. 326, news bureaus Heidelberg Germany Joseph Owen room it 7, a. Homo str 104, 69126 Heidelberg car 419 Box 1318, a Apo a 09102 Telephone a Dan 370-7010 or civilian 06221-23421 Tel fax 06221-27239. 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A the appearance of advertising in this Publ cation including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Deann mint of defense or the stars and Snipes of the products or services advertised disturbing message someone said that a it is not the place of the government to legislate morality a i agree wholeheartedly however i also  that it is not the place of the government to finance immorality through legislation. There is a disturbing and Ever growing trend of providing gov Crement support or funding to activities that arc morally questionable to a Large percentage of the populace. The ongoing debate Over clan Tony a desire for Universal health care provides a recent example. Many if not most americans have ethical or religious objections to abortion. Why should they be forced to contribute through taxes to an activity that they consider wrong during congressional hearings  the inclusion of abortions in the. Plan rep. Pal Schmo Cdr a Colo voiced concern that not allowing the federally mandated plan to pay for abortions would reduce women to a second class  Federal Taw provides for a woman a right to an abortion but it should not provide for that woman to have Access to tax dollars to pay for it. It is called accenting responsibility for ones actions. There Are other examples of local and Federal governments willingness to provide financial support for morally questionable activities free distribution of condoms to school aged children a clean Needle programs for drug addicts the National endowment of the arts funding of vulgar and pornographic exhibits just to name a few. The message coming out of our nations Capitol and courts1 is disturbing. When individuals or organizations attempt to decry the decline of values in our society they arc held Forth by the present administration and the Media for Public ridicule. If we As a nation do not return to the moral and ethical standards that made our country great if we do not learn to accept responsibility for our actions then like amoral societies of the past we Are destined for failure. Pm a Perkins. Schweinfurt Germany a a discouraging dissent i suppose that it was inevitable that a Liberal group would pop up formed specifically to refute Rush Limbaugh a More erroneous statements. These liberals Haye been taking it on the Chin for so Long that in a surprised it did no to happen sooner. A done to get me wrong even though i am a conservative myself i am not an apologist for Limbaugh. His disjointed delivery and egomania annoy me sometimes  the actual data i can to make a judgement about fairs specific charges. What 1 will say is that a symptom of liberalism has surfaced again which is to discourage any dissent from the Politi. Cally Correct message. With unquestioned Mastery of the major television networks their organizations the entertainment Industry the largest newspapers and. The National magazines the liberals arc still insecure about letting a different opinion get air time. That a what fair is trying to do Squash Rush Limbaugh. The timing is crucial. Pieces of Bill Clinton a health care plan Are floating through various congressional commit tees a couple Are being Ramr Odded through by the democratic majority but an important one is stuck tight in sen. Patrick Moynihan a finance committee. The votes Aren t there so rather than risk defeat now the Clinton delay while they stump the country again. They cannot afford to allow Rush Limbaugh to speak freely and stiffen resistance to the capstone of socialist legislation in America. That is fair assessment. A Stephen d. Grantham Augsburg Germany editors note we encourage our readers a Espe daily those who have never submitted a letter a to write to us. Letters expressing readers View Points or opinions Are published Dally on this Page Alt letters must be signed and include address and Telephone number. Preference is Given to Shorter letters so that More can be published in a timely manner. We Reserve the right to edit letters for clarity length and taste. Send to letters to the editor the stars and stripes unit 29480, Apo a 09211. Or fax country code 49 06155-601463, Dan 348-8463. Soccer not in chaining world cup soccer has received its share of coverage but it seems As if we hear More about How much americans dislike the sport or How unpopular  in the United states the late night talk show hosts have been having a Field Day with the world cup the most common complaint a soccer is too Boring a is truly negative testimony to what american culture and tastes have become. It i done to play spacer anymore and i do not care if people like or dislike the sport but the focus being put on. The boredom Factor to just another example of How americans have to be constantly entertained. We Are entertained by blood bouncing on the in a the backboard shattering Bone breaking tackles arid the Bench Clearing Brawl. We done to even read any More because we want to be entertained by a in a so which is presented. To us on a sensationalist tabloid program. Our society including sports fans have become so jaded that we refuse to accept the fact that people can actually like a sport in which there is Low scoring not much blood fewer fights and almost nobody being carried off the Field on a Stretcher for a rays. Heaven forbid americans should be impressed and intrigued by the amazing skills Brilliant strategies and unbelievable emotions displayed by these world class athletes 1 a pet j. Kon Smicz Sinape Belgium providing for pets a Recert letter writer said paying a fee for a pet Means the animal won t end up in a Laboratory or testing facility. It also Means that the buyer can afford veterinary care. I disagree. I have always gone to the. Society for prevention of cruelty to animals to obtain a pet for our family. Growing up we paid Money for our chickens and pigs. They were later slaughtered. Mind you my parents did not think of them As pets but we did. Our first dog was Given to us by a neighbor who was moving. She died 13 years later. My second dog was from the Spca. My third dog was from a neighbors unexpected litter. All these dogs were free and much loved. Every cat we Ever had came from the Spca or was found abandoned. These animals have never lacked for food or medical care. The argument that you must pay a fee for a pet is invalid. Before you give your pet away go visit the place where your cherished pet will be living. That will Tell you if it is a Loving Home or a Laboratory not the denomination of the Bill. A a Kristine bin Cento Rhein main a Germany. Army on Saipan too while i enjoyed your article on one of the More neglected a cd Days of world War ii the . Invasion of Saipan in june july 1944,1 was disappointed to notice no mention of any . Army parties pation Only that of the . Marine corps 2nd and 4th dive. The army a 27th inf div was in fact sandwiched Between the two. Marine units in their drive to secure the Island. The infantry were involved in some of the \ toughest fight no suffering Over 1,053 men killed in action and several thousand either wounded or missing. The 27th inf div was also involved in the battlers most controversial episode when its commander Gen Ralph Smith was relieved by Marine it. Gen Holland g. A a howling made Smith for his alleged Lack of a. Gress Veness. The marines charged that the soldiers Advance was slow. The army alleged that the marines were too Rcck less with menus lives. The controversy has flared Over the years since the main thrust of this letter however. Is to emphasize that the army As Well As the Marine corps fought bravely on Saipan. They bled and died while assaulting. Some of the most formidable japanese formations the 27th inf div also de. Serves remembrance for its courageous service. A James v. Dicrocco Iii graft Immohr Germany a stick with the 4th the fourth of july now lets Sec. Of yes now i remember it is i Depe Nance Day the Day that the United states of America claims As its birthday. Here in Europe its quite a different Story. Recently on american forces network radio it was announced that a division Here in Germany would celebrate Independence Dikiy on june 30, so As not to interfere with the soldiers Long weekend. Usa eur gave soldiers a training Holiday Well deserved on july test. The fourth of july is a Day for communities to come together and celebrate the birthday of the greatest country on Earth. If i were to go to my Hometown in the states and recommend that they change this Date for any reason i am sure that they would run me out of town. A Richard j. Lowell Iloh noels Germany fou its some of you May have amp pm hearing that pro Nib Charlab rec amp utly pea Pep id \ Appino inept Mohib  a. Why myfr/enp5, cant anyone in the House o pain poor keep hi5pants on and Why on Earth to they talk about it and who was the Wacky apul7epe55, you ask Well who to you suppose was seen Emte Jno the Palace through 7he front Entrance this Spring i pm not making this up. Wats Fig boy right ures sues Hillary i Guta w Busy a schedule