Faithful Readers: Here at The Western Word, which has been in existence since January 2005, I have never allowed anyone to guest post on this blog.  Comments are always welcome as long as they abide by my rules.  I usually say “get your own blog” and I have even told a few elected officials who wanted to “guest post” no thanks.

Until today.

A fellow veteran (veterans always take priority in my book) whom I have known for years asked me to post his comments.  Since it was too long for a letter to the editor in the local newspaper, I decided to allow it ( I doubt they would have printed it if it had been within the 250 word limit, anyway).

So sit back and enjoy this commentary from my friend and fellow veteran, the Rocket Rancher. Continue reading →