Editor,

Let me see if I got this right: the entire United States naval aviation force stops flying for a safety stand down, and the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve rabble think it was because they were at Outlying Field Coupeville demonstrating?

They really are out of touch with the real world.

They should not plan on it happening again. And bring ear plugs next time.

Bill Simons, commander, USN (Ret.)

Oak Harbor