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Editor: I wanted you to know about a significant victory that has escaped the attention of the media at the Republican National Convention It reads:

"We affirm traditional military culture, and we affirm that homosexuality is incompatible with military service. The Republican Party created the all-volunteer force and opposes reinstitution of the draft, whether directly or through compulsory national service. We support the advancement of women in the military, support their exemption from ground combat units, and support the implementation of the recommendations of the Kassebaum Commission, which unanimously recommended that co-ed basic training be ended. We support sound priorities in the making of personnel policies, and candid analysis of the consequences of unprecedented social changes in the military."

This unequivocal statement, which is virtually identical to platform language approved at the 2000 National Convention in Philadelphia, is also similar to recommendations put forth last year in the Americans for the Military Petition to President George W. Bush. That petition, which the Center for Military Readiness launched with ACU's support and that of 14 other major organizations, respectfully asked President Bush to direct the Pentagon to review and revise problematic social policies in the military. The Republicans statement regarding homosexuals in the military is also important, especially in view of Sen. John Kerry's extreme views on that issue that we have analyzed in the latest edition of CMR Notes. Elaine Donnelly President, Center For Military Readiness

Editor: In 19 years of law enforcement, I have never arrested a person committing a crime who was in 'legal' possession of a firearm. All the suspects I've arrested were in 'illegal' possession of a firearm. The anti-gun police chiefs/Sheriffs are politicizing this myth, just to promote themselves. They are using the No Hollywood shootout, as their example as to why these weapons must be banned. Well, there was already an existing law that said those two criminals at the BofA shootout could not possess these weapons. As a matter of fact, one of them was an 'illegal' alien from Russia. He wasn't even legal to begin with, let alone his gun. That is more proof that gun control does not work. As a matter of fact, it does to America exactly what Hitler did to Germany. It takes away from the good, and gives the guns to the bad. The criminals will always break the law and illegally carry guns. Chaplain Bill Rhetts

Editor: Although I am all for Big Government getting out of my life, your article neglected to mention that this won't help people like my husband and I. We have Blue Cross and BS (yes BS) insurance, and when we pay cash to the doctor and WE file for the reimbursement, the insurance company NEVER pays the same discount as we get at other doctors who do file for us. They can get away with it, because what are we to do? Write letters? Cry? Hold them at gunpoint? Ha! There is nothing we can do except cash the paltry check that they FINALLY get around to sending. So, if you make the insurance companies pay exactly what they should each and everytime, I'm all for your cash and carry. Laura Gibson

Editor: How do we find out the names, with pictures, of the thirteen traitorous congressmen who supported the Alcee Hastings fiasco? It would certainly be nice to know if any of them are from my area, so I can do all in my power to get rid of them and put in some honest people to represent their districts. Henry C. Gillin

Editor: Spirit-crushing foolishness from my candidate, John Kerry: the nation is trying to figure out how to fight global terrorism and he's talking about having "not just a Department of Health and Human Services, but a Department of Wellness." How about a Department of F***ing Perspective? If Bush is smart he'll be ridiculing Kerry about this for the rest of the month. Thanks, Iowa! Micky Kaus

Editor: Congratulation to Congressman Jeff Flake and Congressman Trent Franks on their victories in Tuesday's Arizona Republican primary. Both men faced spirited challenges, and Congressmen Flake and Franks waged successful campaigns based on the strong conservative principles that have defined their service in the U.S. House of Representatives. Jon Lerner

Editor: I think many of us would like to see a push for the abolishment of all anti-Constitutional laws in this country. Excellent examples would be McCain-Feingold and the Brady Bill (1st and 2nd Amendments). The "conservatives" among us would be very happy to see this. Anything that would state emphatically that the Constitution says what it means versus the "living document" garbage that is considered the fare of the day would be welcome as well. I think we would also be well served to ensure that GOD plays a strong part in the future of our country by resolving to follow His precepts and laws before we assert man's or his "interpretations" thereof. We would have no laws were it not for God's law first. (I'd like to see the 10 Commandments moved from Alabama to a place in D.C. myself, say Congress?) Thank you, Bill Kavanaugh Durham, NC

Editor: It seems as if the ACU is, like all politicians, afraid to allow too much voice to those of us who want an end to illegal immigration and the repatriation (deportation) of illegals in this country to their country of origin. One two line article in the comments section is almost an act of cowardice.

Illegal immigration is one of the most important, if not the most important, issues facing our nation today. Since the politicians seem intent to giving our nation away to dictatorial oligarchies such as Mexico, perhaps it is time for the vast majority of the citizens of our nation to rise up and take the country back from the politicians who only care about lining their pockets. If our nation continues to be overrun by the illegal immigrants, most who are welfare clients, we will fast be bankrupt and will have to stop giving welfare to the world as we do. Who will guard the portals of freedom when this day comes? Ray Madden

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