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Policy Statement
It is the policy of Stars and Stripes that all Pen Pal Program letters submitted for publication in Stars and Stripes are subject to approval. Only stories written in English can be accepted for publication in print or online; stories written in any language other than English will not be published. No letters will be accepted which, in the judgment of Stars and Stripes, are indecent, suggestive or offensive, or in any other way violate Stars and Stripes publication policies. Stars and Stripes does not accept letters which, in its judgment, contain attacks of a personal, racial or religious nature, or which reflect unfavorably on competitive organizations, institutions or merchandise.
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