Page 12, The Herald, Monday, Sentember 24, 1979 Boat People: Stormy Issue By A‘:gail Van Buren 197 =, .rsSago Tribune-N.¥. News Synd. Inc. DEAR READERS: AMERICA FIRST wrate to say that we in the United States were foolish for taking in the “boat people.” I disagreed. Judging from the passionate response from my readers, I touched a raw nerve in a very nervous nation. My mail has been running roughly 200-to-1 in favor of AMERICA FIRST. Some typical excerpts: “Overpopulating is the basic cause of all the world’s problema. Overbreeding Europeans took over America from the Indians. Are we going to let overbreeding Aalatics take over our country? We should help them only if they - agree to be sterilized! MT. CRAWFORD, W. VA." “The immigrants whe came here from other countries made this country great. Are we to deny others the same chance our forefathers had? By Gad, I hope not! If there's room in the heart, there's room in the land! A. VOICE FROM UTAH” “Tam sick to my stomach seeing our Navy planes and ships wasting our taxpayers’ money searching for ‘boat people. We welcomed the Europeans who have similar lifestyles, but let the Chinese go where they can eat raw fish, rice, ride hicycles, live 20 in a room and smoke opium! EL PASO, TEXAS” “1 have aq much compassion as you concerning the refugees from Vietnam, but why must the United States take in as many as we can rescue? Some other countries have taken in a token few, but they are too practical to act as emotionally aa we. . KAILUA, HAWAI" “Now it is fashionable to open up our country to Viet- namese who are bringing more diseases with them than we have cures for. I think it’s a Communist plot to destroy this country! SHELBYVILLE, IND.” “It AMERICA FIRST had suffered one half the misery we in Holland had to endure at the hands of the Nazis, he would open his heart to the poor homeless beat people. I thank God every day for the generosity of America. La GRATEFUL IN SHERMAN OAKS, CALIF.” “The boat people have hit this country like flies, and we are paying for the coat of transportation, food and shelter! People say we have plenty of room in our country for them. I say, ‘Baloney!’ Why not send them to an wnpopulated area like Alaska? IRATE IN N.Y.C." “Assisting the boat people is like the motorist who stops to pick up an attractive hitchhiker, only to have the hus- band, half a dozen kids, and aunts and uncles oozing out of the bushes for the ride. I'm with AMERICA FIRST; I haven't changed my name or my nose, and I am not anti- anything. Sign me... PRO-W ASP IN K.C., MO,” “Tam a native San Franciscan, employed as a teacher ina city high school. ['ve seen hundreds of Agian-born students and know thelr families. As a rule, refugees from Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea do not demand welfare, food stamps or special privileges. They are good workers, good students, good citizens and good neighbors, FOR THE REFUGEES" Your Individual Horoscope Frances Drake -—— FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1979 ARIES (Mar, 21 te Apr, 19 VS You may be troubled abaut & work situation, but talks with loved ones give you a new perspective. Evening brings support from others. TAURUS (Apr. 20 ta May 20) Oar A loved one shares with you some private thoughts and this should relieve any doubts you have about the relationship. Work goes well. GEMINI ny (May 21 to June 20) Don’t get upset about household tasks, children and loved ones will help you out. Save time from creative work and hobbies. CANCER , ‘(June 21 to July 22) BED TE you're not in the mood to’ go out, invite others to your place. Consider investments in real estate. Happiness on the home front.- LEO SR (July 23 to Aug. 22) 2 Don’t keep troubles to yourself, Talking things over with loved ones relieves tension with joy. Keep in touch with relatives. VIRGO (Aug, 23 to Sept. 22) my You're thinking may be in a rut, until later you come up with some new moneymaking ideas. Creative work has financial potential, LIBRA : (Sept. 23 to Oct. 29) fd & Handle financial matters personally. Charm and friendliness are your allies now. Your manner attracts to you new opportunity. — SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) M4 AR& You may not wish to fulfill a social obligation. Chances are your hunch is right. Spending private moments with a loved one satisfies, SAGITTARIUS of Ped (Nov. 22 to Dec, 21) You may have dificulty. completing a task or be worried about a career matter. Friends will get you out of yourself. Be soclabte. CAPRICORN (Dec, 22 to Jan, 19) VJ You may feel awkward at a Social situation. Give it a chance though, and you'll soon be in the swim of things. Time to unwind. AQUARTS oe (Jan, 20 to Feb, 18) ae Gis Doubts about a career matter will be alleviated if you seek the proper adviser. Publishing, education, and travel are favorably accented. PISCES ~ (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) HEX Not a time to get something for nothing. Counselors will cooperate once they learn you're not seeking free advice, Fair is fair. What kind of day will - tomorrow be? To find out what the stars gay, read the forecast given for your birth Sign. HERMAN 4-24 “You've got seven new fillings on the left side," C1970 Unter! 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