I do not know if you are familiar with the Social Security notch issue, those born between the years of 1917-21 and later extended to 1917-26. The notch is very much alive. For those of you who were born between the years of 1917-26 are indiscriminately called notch babies. I, personally, have been fighting this issue for over 17 years, making many trips to Washington and writing hundreds of letters, if not thousands and newspaper articles (thanks to the computer), and will continue to do so until it is over and out. However, one person cannot do it alone and a network must be formed throughout the country to write to your senators and congress representatives for correction and justice to all notch babies or victims. When you do write, please remember to remind the legislature that you are writing to, that the notch victim was the one who enabled him/her to get into office. Thank you.

At the present time there three bills very much alive: are HR #45, HR #146 and HR #3008. Do not allow anyone to tell you by paying off notch victims that the Social Security Fund will go broke. It is going "broke" because this money is being used for other issues. It is like saying daytime will not follow nighttime. A past commission was hand-picked by the adversary of a correction legislation which is far separated from what this money was/is intended for. They openly went against all those who served those World War II veterans who did so much for this country, if not the world.

If it were not for these brave ladies and gentlemen, we would not be having the freedom we now have or the wonderful life we are used to.

As one enters the grounds of a veteran facility, they see a sign, "We are number one because of our veterans." I implore each and every reader to visit a veteran facility and see what remains of a young man and woman after giving their youth and vitality in dangerous service to protect you, the reader of this article and family. It is not a pretty picture as you will see!

H.R. 45 Sponsor: Rep Clement (introduced Jan. 7, 1997) 27 co-sponsors:

Rep Frank - Feb. 13, 1997; Rep Rahall - Feb. 13, 1997; Rep Nadler - Feb. 25, 1997; Rep Andrews - Feb. 25, 1997. Rep Peterson, C. - March 11, 1997; Rep Sandlin - March 11, 1997; Rep Kanjorski - March 11, 1997; Rep Bonior - April 9, 1997; Rep Oberstar - May 15, 1997; Rep Thurman - May 15, 1997; Rep Conyers - May 15, 1997; Rep Filner - June 5, 1997; Rep Martinez - July 8, 1997; Rep McGovern - July 8, 1997; Rep Lowey - July 23, 1997; Rep Goode - Sept. 4, 1997; Rep Manton - Sept. 4, 1997; Rep Dellums - Sept. 4, 1997; Rep Gejdenson - Sept. 4, 1997; Rep Evans - Sept. 25, 1997; Rep Engel - Nov. 12, 1997; Rep Hall, R. - Nov. 13, 1997; Rep Turner - Jan. 27, 1998; Rep Lipinski - Jan. 27, 1998; Rep Reyes - Jan. 27, 1998; Rep Clyburn - Feb. 24, 1998; Rep Cramer - Feb. 24, 1998.

H.R. 3008 Sponsor: Rep Neumann (introduced Nov. 9, 1997) 5 co-sponsors:

Rep Taylor, C. - Feb. 4, 1998; Rep Goode - Feb. 4, 1998; Rep Hall, R. - Feb. 4, 1998; Rep Lipinski - Feb. 4, 1998; Rep Peterson, C. - Feb. 4, 1998.

H.R. 146 Sponsor: Rep Emerson (introduced Jan. 7, 1997) 22 co-sponsors:

Rep Goss - Jan. 7, 1997; Rep Taylor, C. - Feb. 13, 1997; Rep Stupak - March 13, 1997; Rep Peterson, C. - March 13, 1997; Rep Stearns - March 13, 1997; Rep Lofgren - March 13, 1997; Rep Kanjorski - March 13, 1997; Rep Parker - May 7, 1997; Rep Burr - May 7, 1997; Rep Martinez - June 19, 1997; Rep Forbes - June 19, 1997; Rep LaHood - June 19, 1997; Rep Snowbarger - June 19, 1997; Rep Wexler - June 19, 1997; Rep Shuster - June 19, 1997; Rep Lazio - July 22, 1997; Rep Hayworth - July 24, 1997; Rep Manton - Sept. 25, 1997; Rep Goode - Sept. 25, 1997; Rep Gibbons - Oct. 8, 1997; Rep LoBiondo - Oct. 21, 1997; Rep Hall, R. - Nov. 13, 1997.

The greatest gift we can give to the Brother/Sisterhood of mankind is helping another along the Pathways of Life without seeking any reward.