How does one respond to stories in the paper and the opinions of those who have no clue? I guess I will just sit back and laugh because it will not be long before reality will catch up. You are all just pawns on a chessboard that are sacrificed for the so-called greater good. I no longer look to the media to tell the truth or hold those that need held accountable to be. I trust no politician to do the right thing any more either.

Many of you no longer think for yourselves and believe what others lie about to make you believe them. Just follow along like the sheep that need to be sheared. Whether it is fracking, climate change, giving Iran the nukes and the dictator we now have as a president on immigration, health care, gun control and taxation. To the Republican Party that just gave up: Do not ask for anything either because, to me, you are just like Bergdahl, a deserter to the country.

The storm that is coming no one will see until it is too late – like a tornado in the night. The first thing I learned in combat is to know your enemy. You and our fearless president believes he knows them and can negotiate. It would be like going up to a starving bear in your trash can and trying to negotiate with him to stop because it is inconvenient to you.

Although I have conflicts with what I did in the military, when I looked at them for what they truly were – animals – it was much easier to deal with. I hope the next time you look at graves of those who did not make it back, those with missing limbs (wounded warriors) and those who actually put their lives on the line, you understand we fought an enemy who hides in the shadows, hides behind civilians, are cowards and would cut your head off instantly.

Christopher M. Jones

Bayfield