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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 6A . ; ' »i|; " At- "'.h**: j mHHHHhHHRI M. iv| I- & ' • ; ; ; ■ ■ JBB w •• IMi /* i lltlilgilll lMßfflMn. IB— - Submitted Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates recently attended a surface laser vision cor rection meeting in London, England. Gayton attends vision meeting Special to the Journal Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates recently took part in the Surface Laser Vision correction meeting in London, England. During that time, he par ticipated in a debate taking the side of Lasek against Lasik. According to a release, Gayton pointed out that Lasek offers numerous advantages over Lasik. The most important, he said are 1) Lasek is a healing proce dure 2) Lasek is kinder to the corneal nerves 3) Lasek leaves the cornea much stronger than Lasik and 4) Lasek is much better in patients with dry eyes. He also lectured on the benefits of a new antiinflam matory drop that makes eye surgery safer and more comfortable. Dr. Gayton is widely regarded as an expert in this area and has given testimony before the FDA in Washington on this subject. While in the United Kingdom Gayton and his daughter, Libby, were able to tour some of Ireland, much of Scotland including the Highlands and Buckingham Palace in London. “The sights and the people Airman graduates from basic training Special to the Journal Air Force Airman Cameron D. Evans has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, Evans studied the Air Force mission, or ganiz a tion, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksman ship, field training exercis es, and special training in human relations. “At ontez um a ‘Tvle nnonite Sc (root BENEFIT AUCTION Saturday, September 30, 2006, 10:00AM Auction Preview and Supper, Friday, September 29, 2006 Crafts Tools Lunch Stand CM any more items too numerotis to Cist Auction Site: Montezuma Mennonite School For ITIOFC information call. Exit 127 of 1-75 478-472-2661 Lamar Wingord turn Right onto Hwy 26W, 478-472-4533 Marvin Yoder go approx. 12 miles, turn Right on Mennonite School Rd. •3B& * on* r-w.. mmm j \ * fT 7 TilP lll \ißM \ - u r!& v*‘- « .-v; Gayton poses with his daughter. Submitted Gayton sits at the table with were incredible,” he said. “I look forward to continuing to teach other doctors around In addition, those who complete basic training earn credits toward an asso ciate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. w •Air Conditioning Repair •Engine Repair •Tune Ups, Belts & Hoses L EVANS i 6:3OPM - B:3OPM Farm Raised Frozen Beef ■* Barrel Train Rides* m j ML. other meeting participants. the world for by doing so I get to help patients that I will never meet.” He is the son of Gwendolyn Mazzocca of Southfield Court, Bonaire. Evans is a 2006 gradu ate of Warner Robins High School. ASE MASTER MECHANIC m ► m - LOCAL Submitted Animals Utility Trailer Bake Sale ITs time for U.B. to leave UN Indulge me. This is the second time this year I’ve been called upon to invoke my postgradu ate degree in International Relations. I do so to pro vide pedigree for an opin ion that, although well-rea soned, might be deemed by some to be extreme. It’s time for the United States to leave the United Nations and spearhead the formation of a new, more workable international con sortium. Wow. I said it. Had I done so in my days back at Cambridge, England, I probably would have been tossed out the back door of some of its world-famous colleges and into the River Cam. For those of you who would help toss me and who believe I’m a right-wing quack, hold your horses. There’s plenty of red meat here for those frustrated with Bush foreign policy. But if that’s your take, you won’t like the way this col umn starts or ends. On Wednesday, our presi dent - and “our” includes Americans who do and don’t like him -- was ver bally assaulted before the United Nations General Assembly in a manner more befitting a wrestling match than what is supposed to be a solemn gathering of the world’s nation-states. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez insulted President Bush by saying “the Devil was here yes terday,” and “it smells of sulfur still today.” That’s right. This dic tatorial brute came to our own New York City and spat in the face of our president. And the attacks didn’t stop with Bush. Chavez declared that “the United States’ empire is on its way down, and it will be finished soon.” How did those in the audience react? Many roundly applauded when he was done. 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Instead, allow me to cite the post-speech interview of Chavez, plus a little-known 19 4 9 memo by a revered American diplomat. Together, they pro vide my strongest evidence in sup port of disman tling the Matt Towery Columnist Morris News Service unwieldy and apparently corrupt coddler of rogues and semi-legitimate nations that is the modern-day United Nations. Railing to media after the speech, President Chavez bit the hand that feeds him. He said the United Nations was created primarily to deal with post-World War II issues between the United States and the Soviet Union. He said the UN should now be replaced by a new inter national organization. Oh, Hugo! If only you knew how many Americans Come See Our Newty Expanded Showroom! Ml MU Swufcrt MUtOm OfU*Mmt IW SOUTHERN LIGHTING HOME LIGHTING CENTER Est. 1987 Fans, Framed Prints Lamps & Framed Mirrors Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 __ no .. . rj__ j sat io-2pni 2508 Moody Road 39 00037466 HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL agree with you. There’s just one catch. They want a new world body that doesn’t operate as a self-perpetuat ing money pit, and doesn’t have rogues and bullies like you as members. Chavez’s comments are symptomatic of something predicted by the late diplo mat and international poli cy expert George Kennan in his 1949 memo to the State Department about the UN and its relationship to the world of foreign policy. The 1980’s British book “The Rise of the International Organisation” notes Kennan’s “doubts about the role of the Assembly as a new ‘theater of diplomatic operations.’” Kennan’s concerns were rooted in his belief that the interests and influence of smaller nations, including the dubious validity of some states’ claims to equal sov ereign status, would create a fragile foundation for the United Nations as a viable international organization. Understand that Kennan, in his later years, became a strong opponent of U.S. intervention in many inter national conflicts, includ ing, before he diied, our involvement in Iraq. I share his belief that the United States cannot, neither fiscally nor emo tionally, continue to “see itself as the center of politi cal enlightenment and as teacher to a great part of the world.” 929-0624