The American Legion [Volume 152, No. 6 (June 2002)]

Flag Amendment Rides High in Poll: Senate leaders continue to ignore the will of the American people concerning their flag by John Raughter -- Drive-In Revival: Outdoor movies are enjoying a comeback, with a few improvements by Gary Turbak -- The Dark Side of Gambling: While local governments see lotteries and casinos as the answer to their money problems, all that glitters is not gold by Dan Allsup -- Old Weapon, New Tactics: For centuries, terrorism has been used by governments and extremists alike by Robin Wright -- The Big Squeeze: VA's latest study puts dollars before the health-care needs of America's veterans by Steve Brooks -- Call It a Start: "We Were Soldiers" is Hollywood's attempt to set the record straight about Vietnam by Susan Katz Keating -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message: Freedom of press has limits -- Big Issues: Increased farm funding -- Living Well -- Washington Watch -- Legion News: Military chaplains, Medicare subvention, Legion Baseball and patriotic Blizzards -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: While the gambling industry claims to provide relief to needy states and communities, recent findings suggest it burdens those people who can least afford to play. Jon Reynolds