The American Legion [Volume 141, No. 3 (September 1996)]

What Freedom Means To Me: Legionnaires speak from the heart about liberty -- When The Feds Step In... Government regulations can create more problems than they solve by John Stossel -- Democracy Rediscovered: America's leaders sometimes confuse opportunity with outcome by Jack Kemp -- The Defense Of Freedom: Veterans preserved freedom by fighting for it by Trent D. McNeeley -- Honoring Those Who Serve: Comrades who are no longer with us remain in our thoughts by Ken Scharnberg -- Democracy's Debt: We owe our gratitude to those who paved the way -- Freedom's Foibles: The trials and tradeoffs of democracy by James J. Kilpatrick -- Promoting Freedom Worldwide: Our democracy remains linked to the status and stability of freedom overseas by Elliott Abrams -- "Without Security We Risk Liberty": America's defense means striking a balance between guns and butter by James A. Baker III -- Outdoors In America: We are rural people at heart and soul by Gary Turbak -- A Nation Of Sports: Sports show us the responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with freedom by Steve Salerno -- Building Character Through Legion Sports: The Legion's programs teach youngsters lasting values -- Fun And Adventure: What makes us want to ride those gut-thumping roller coasters? by Rich Powell -- The Great Vacation Getaway: Part of family life is escaping the everyday routine by Joe Stuteville -- The 10 Best Hotels" Places to stay while you're away -- Freedom's Finer Things: The arts define our freedom and shape our culture by Michael Lasser -- The Keys To Our Hearts: The great American love affair with the automobile -- The 10 Best Cars: These autos rule the road -- Commander's Message -- On Duty -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Legion Shopper -- Cover: Let Freedom Ring: It echoes throughout our land and our national conscience. No challenge has been greater than the battle to remain free. Cover illustration by Garth Glazier/American Artists. Table of Contents illustration by Don A. Daily.