The American Legion [Volume 134, No. 4 (April 1993)]

Is This Operation Really Necessary? Here's what you should know about the 10 most over-prescribed surgeries by Steve Salerno -- From Army Cook to Hamburger King: Wendy's restaurant owner Dave Thomas Reveals his recipe for success -- Democracy in Nicaragua: Still in Trouble: Now out of the headlines, this Central American country quietly struggles to stay free by Elliott Abrams -- How Wars are Won: Just like World War II, the Gulf War proved that aggressive offense, not containment, brings victory by Harry G. Summers, Jr. -- The Politics of Hate: Spurred by anti-foreigner sentiment, fascism and Nazism are back and gaining new followers in Europe by Steve Vogel -- They Aren't Just Rap Centers Anymore: Today's vet centers are treating the emotional wounds of war by Ken Scharnberg -- Big Issues: Should Congress ease the product-liability law? -- Vetvoice -- Veterans Update -- Parting Shots -- Commander's Message -- Legion News -- Washington Watch -- Vets -- Cover: While some doctor blame excessive surgeries for skyrocketing medical costs, others defend the current practices. Read about the debate on page 14. Photo by Kim Steele/Image Bank.