In contrast to other veterans organizations, the Legion offers a number of local programs and activities to strengthen its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs; it continues to educate youths on the importance of sportsmanship and develops the quality of our country’s citizenship. The Heroes to Hometowns program is the only nationwide reintegration assistance service for wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, millions of dollars in donations have been given to fellow veterans and their families in times of grief, and various scholarship opportunities ensure the future success of our youth. General Rules:
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life. However, the use of vulgarity or profanity, or offensive terms will result in posts being deleted. Any personal attacks or allegations against fellow posters or individuals will result in posts being deleted. No name calling. Posts that infringe upon the intellectual property of another will be deleted. Repeated violations will result in a ban. When responding to a post, think about how you’d want to be addressed, and please post accordingly. Repeated violations of simple courtesy will result in a ban. If you agree with a fellow poster, feel free to address that person by name in your post. However, if you disagree, disagree with the position. Don't turn it into a personal attack (i.e. name-calling, being condescending, etc.). Those posts that don't follow this rule will be deleted. If you disagree with a policy decision made by an elected official, you are free to criticize that individual. But leave political parties out of it. Any references criticizing Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives, Tea Party members, etc. will result in a deletion of the comment – whether it’s a comment or a reply to a comment. A second violation will result in a ban.
