European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 24, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 16 letters to the editor thursday november 24,1994 european edition col Steven s. Hoffman Usan commander publisher Bernard a. Zovistoski editor news and editorial Deborah Bihar news editor Bill Walker european editor Bob Wicker sports editor George Martea City editor to write us unit 29480 apoae09211 orpostfach111437 64278 Darmstadt Germany news Tel fax 06155-601416 to callus dial 06155-601 plus Extension or Dan 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. 208,400. Education Jami Jones ext. 226. Business news ext. 326. News bureaus Heidelberg Germany Ewe Bathe room 117. Rome str. 104,69115 Heidelberg Telephone Dan 370 7010 or civilian 06221 -83421 Tel fax 0622m 0554. Kaiserslautern Germany Kevin Dougherty and Doyle Tilhman. 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The appearance of advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorse ment by the department of defense or the stars and stripes of the products or services advertised. Reckless accusation i have a few things to say about Nee help dial oct.28 regarding the writer s belief that the . Has become a911 hotline. The initial paragraph begins with the question when was the last time any one actually served in the . Military for god and country my first Gripe is who is the writer to determine that every Soldier Sailor Marine and airman who took a military oath of enlistment since Wii did so without regard to their god or America and its interests to say that one person of random sampling served in the military forces that guard our country and Way of life has done so simply for his or her own personal Benefit is acceptable. But to blindly announce that every per son who has served since 1945 did so without god and or country in mind is an irresponsible accusation of poor taste. Furthermore the idea of a "911 hot line is a stupid comparison period. If he really wants to know who the .calls upon to help with our problems maybe he should first determine the nature of a problem that would require assistance from a secondary Power. Has America Ever been directly invaded by another military not lately. Have our families been torn apart Mur dered raped and beaten by brutal ene Mies As was the Case in Kuwait ? tanks and other Armor from unforeseen enemies of foreign Tongue bullied their Way Down our interstate highways not Likely. Sure we have people who Are hungry homeless poor and in need of various forms of assistance. Problems like these Are constantly being entertained by Pur government. But i Don t think we have Ever been in need of help from a foreign Force to resolve a Domestic problem so severe As would be required. What the writer fails to understand i that America is the Leader of the world the Only world Power. Such prestige allows americans to enjoy a better Stan Dard of living than most people in the world. But with this comes the need to protect valuable interests of not Only the United states but also those of the free world in general the writer also states what i do know is that the same politicians who Send us All Over the world go Home mos every night to their loved what i would like to know is where does he get his information. How does he know the itineraries of politicians wit six digit salaries come six digit stresses i m sure Many politicians work More than a 9-to-5 Job and Are often separated fro their loved ones because of work assign ments. Additionally politicians Don Tsend us All Over the world. You do. And the Day you raised your hand an took the oath of enlistment verifies that. And finally the writer states it willbe a while before you or i will serve to protect our country and our he obviously fails to understand that this is exactly what he s been doing All along. Isay Don t Knock the system you swore to serve and defend. If you re disgruntled about not Bei Gable to see your loved ones you re not alone. Nonetheless if you can t come totems with the description of your occupation you should consider dealing 1 800-911-Hcrt How to create a re sume today. Rick Morris bad Kreuz Nach Germany soccer sour grapes in response to sportsmanship Lack ing nov. 16the writer questioned my sportsmanship for refusing to play with two less players because the Hohenfels minor soccer team folks did not come up with their full team of eight players at the end of the season soccer Jamboree in Niernberg. It sounds like nothing More than sour grapes to me. It s obvious the soccer sea son did t turn out the Way the writer would have liked it to. My advice to her i that she Start talking to the Hohenfels is sports director her coach and other Par ties involved in the Hohenfels youth soc cer program so that next year does turn out to be a repeat of this year. I m the Grafe Wohr minor coach she referred to in her letter. The answers to he questions Are yes we did feel we played a fair game and deserved that win yes i a teaching the kids fair and win fair. We did not feel it would have mattered since we slaughtered the Hohenfels minor team twice during the season with their Lull team of eight of my players always looked Forward to playing at the games. Honestly i did no think it would have been fair to ask two of my players to sit on the Bench because the Hohenfels coach is sports and parents failed to properly coordinate the team s at Tendance at the Jamboree. As a matter of fact i did mention the thought of sending a few of my players to play for the Hohenfels team but none of my players wanted any part of it and for Good reasons. We worked very hard from the beginning of the seas onto teach the kids How to play together As a team and for the team instead of individual glories. Our hard work paid off we were the Only undefeated 100th ask minor soccer team. In fact we won every single game of the season and All the games at the Jambo Rees except for a tie with the Niernberg minor team. Congratulations Niernberg Yves. Mayard Grafe Wohr Germany parents ruin game the article sportsmanship note to parents Back off nov. 13 was right on tar get. I have been a soccer coach for Over 18 years now and i have never seen or heard such overzealous parents and spectators. It is so sad when the Joy of playing the wonderful game of soccer is ruined by screaming parents. I know of at least one Young referee who has refused to officiate any More because of the abuse he suffered at the hands or rather Mouths of the parents at the Peewee soccer games. These children should be learning the basics of team sports cooperation Good sports Manship and fairness. And yes even the Grace to handle a loss without complaining and blaming other factors such As the referee or other players. I will coach again but you can be assured that i will handle my team which include the parents the same Way i always have with respect and Courtesy. And i will expect the same for myself and for the other play ers coaches and referees. As for parents of the Peewee players and All the other age group shape up. Or you will get just what you deserve a child who is As obnoxious and disrespectful As you Are. Mary l. Snow Heidelberg Germany playing by the rules concerning sportsmanship lacking nov. 16i m not a coach of youth services but the lady complained about the Niernberg team not benching two Mem Bers. She also said did they feel the played fair and totally deserve that win is the coach teaching to play and win fair i commend the coach for Niernberg be cause he is doing the right thing. If the rules Call for eight players then you play with eight. You play by the rules regardless that s playing fair. If you teach children to play by the rules that s sportsmanship. I m sorry the lady s team did t have enough players. But if she wanted to Playfair she f and the team would have enough players. An analogy if two teams play soft Ball you Start with 10 players each. If team one loses a player for injury or ejection team two does t necessarily Bench player to be fair. There Are rules that govern play. So Playboy them. Staff sgt. Donald r. Strange , Germany bipartisanship for Birds i am Static about the gop gaining control of the Senate and the House and about Mario Cuomo being Defeated by Georg Pataki since my Home of record is new York however the idea that More bipartisanship is needed is garbage. The 1994 election is a judgment on the Clinton administration. He lied to us by claiming to be a moderate and a new Democrat. The gop needs to stick to the principle which got them elected. America is great because of the Freedom of Ordinary Ameri cans to do extraordinary things. People can solve their own problems and prepare for their own future without government intervention. America is what it is because of hard work determination and the desire to succeed where others have failed. If our forefathers wanted government to do everything for us and higher taxes we would still be a Colony of England. Spec. James p. 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