They are respectable and decent citizens of the community who have supported their Government by paying taxes. buying war bonds. and in many instances have given their sons to the service. These carpenters received a daily wage in the neighborhood of $13.20. but the prisoners of war receive but 80 cents. This may be some "brasshats" idea of economy. but to me it is merely an effort to establish a coolie system and coolie standards. How can the War Department justify such an act? What explanation can we give to these American citizens as to why their livelihood is being taken away from them?