The American Legion [Volume 152, No. 2 (February 2002)]

The Second Amendment: A Closer Look: Charlton Heston and Sarah Brady debate the Constitution's intentions regarding the right to bear arms -- Islam Can't Escape Blame for Sept. 11: Terrorist attacks are proof that Muslims need to police their own by Amir Taheri -- Defending the Homeland: With America's anti-terrorism agencies now under one umbrella, expect a national strategy to soon take shape by Donald Lambro -- Sucker Punched: Veteran homesteaders watch their livelihoods wither thanks to a ruling that puts fish ahead of farms by Jeff Stoffer -- Where Have All the Weapons Gone? National-security experts fear at least some missing materiel may end up in hostile hands by Susan Katz Keating -- Good Morning Vietnam! The Air Force's most famous disc jockey talks fact and fiction behind the popular film by Adrian Cronauer -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message: Miracles made possible -- Big Issues: Federal funding for Amtrak -- Living Well -- Washington Watch -- Legion News: Blue Star Banners, American Legion Wireless, defense of the Pledge of Allegiance and a veteran's dying wish -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: At the center of the gun-control debate is the Second Amendment. Many gun owners insist that owning a firearm is the birthright of every law-abiding American citizen; opponents say that argument is based on a faulty understanding of the Constitution. Corbis