The American Legion [Volume 152, No. 5 (May 2002)]

10,000 Commandments: Congress must be held accountable for the rising cost of federal regulations by Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. -- The Middle-East Tightrope: The war on terror guarantees America's continued presence in one of the world's bloodiest regions by Ben Barber -- Schools of Hate: Religious madrassas teach Muslim children that America is Islam's chief nemesis by Ben Barber -- The Misunderstood Constitution: The founding fathers created a document that remains the entire world's envy by Balint Vazsonyi -- America Expelled: In classrooms across the country, our nation is treated as just another cultural option by William J. Bennett -- A World-Class City With Southern Charm: Charlotte, N.C., is teeming with attractions for Legionnaires attending the 84th National Convention by James V. Carroll -- Ordinary Heroes: Recipients of the Medal of Honor reflect on freedom, faith and duty -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message: Remember our new heroes -- Big Issues: Increased funding for the arts -- Living Well -- Washington Watch -- Legion News: Legion Riders join Rolling Thunder, memorial for a heroic chaplain and Blue Star Banners on Capitol Hill. -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Maj. John McCrae of the Canadian Army is best known for his famous war poem "In Flanders Fields, "written following the death of a friend during the 1915 battle in the Ypres salient. McCrae composed the poem while sitting in the back of an ambulance, looking out on a nearby cemetery filled with wild poppies. Mark Tomalty/Masterfile