The American Legion [Volume 156, No. 1 (January 2004)]

Mel Gibson: Passionate Warrior: Hollywood maverick risks his reputation on the last 12 hours of Christ's life. By Michael Medved. -- Divided We Stand: Eternally at odds, conservatives and liberals engage in a tug of war over America. But who are they? By Dinesh D'Souza and E.J. Dionne Jr. -- America's Gatekeeper: Former Arkansas congressman faces the unenviable challenge of protecting the borders of the land of the free. -- My Son and War: A father journeys from ambivalence to proud support of his son in uniform. By Frank Schaeffer. -- The Pig War: One hog's insatiable appetite nearly sparked armed conflict between America and Britain. By Kay Grant. -- Lifesaving Lessons: Crossover treatments between battlefield medicine and civilian trauma care show promise. By Jerome Greer Chandler. -- A Look at the Year Ahead: Accessible health care for all veterans, support of U.S. troops and Boy Scouts top Legion priorities. By Steve Brooks. -- Combustible Upon Re-entry: VA and Los Angeles law enforcement team up to repair the lives of veterans released from jail. By James V. Carroll. -- Vet Voice -- Under the Radar -- Legion News -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Comrades -- Parting Shots