From John Forster, Floral Park, NY:

In regard to celebrating Christmas, I think that we should not give up anything about the holy day in the Christian calendar just because a tiny minority--less than 10 percent of Americans-- object to the use of Christ's name in the season we celebrate as His birthday. For the same reason, I also reject the idea of removing the U.S. motto from our currency, as discussed in December's article, `In God We Trust' Has Been U.S. Motto for 50 Years. The motto should be displayed in every classroom in the country, even in private schools that receive any government assistance.

I also want to comment on the privatization of aid to disabled people. In the Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals system, I am in favor of the status quo. Following World War II, the Blinded Veterans Association of the United States was instrumental in getting the VA to establish blind rehabilitation centers in some VA hospitals. Today this is a flourishing program in at least 15 VA hospitals throughout the country. It is a credit to the people who had the foresight to plan for assisting those veterans who, on their return or in later years, lose all or part
of their sight.

So I say, God bless the VA programs. I don't believe any private organization could
administer such an extensive and worthwhile program for veterans. I have on three occasions been able to take advantage of these rehabilitation services, which have made my life more meaningful and productive.