The American Legion [Volume 154, No. 3 (March 2003)]

The Fighting Irish: Experts believe the Catholics and Protestants of Northern Ireland have nowhere to go but toward peace. By Robert McGarvey. -- In Pursuit of Peace: The Good Friday Agreement is evidence that the people of Northern Ireland want an end to violence. By George J. Mitchell. -- A Deluge of Dubious Statistics: Hungry for numbers, the public rarely challenges the math of those who seek to persuade. By Jeff Stoffer. -- A Legacy of Broken Promises: Veterans are at the front of the parade but the bottom of Washington's budget. By Jonathan Turley. -- Time for a Change: Even at midlife, it's not too late to pursue your dream job. By Dennis McCafferty. -- The Case for Preemptive Strike: The president is constitutionally obliged to act against those who threaten national security. By Jack Spencer. -- The Poverty Sharks: Payday lenders prey on desperate borrowers swimming in debt. By Dan Allsup. -- Armed and Ready: For hundreds of years, Switzerland's sturdy citizen militia has guarded the peace. By Ben Barber. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Living Well -- Big Issues -- Under the Radar -- Potpourri -- Legion News -- Comrades -- Parting Shots