Sound of freedom deserves respect


September 4, 2012 · Updated 3:51 PM 

To all people complaining of the aircraft “noise” near Coupeville: I would imagine that most people who live near the outlying field were advised that they were purchasing either property or a home that was located in a noise area from aircraft flying over the area.

By complaining after the fact is akin to closing the barn door after the horse is out.

The one solution to all is to move from Whidbey Island.

The main reason that the naval base is located here is because it has better weather to train than the pilot school in Florida.

These brave men and women are willing to give their lives so that the complainers can do so.

The people complaining about the aircraft noise should be ashamed of themselves.

At least our military is filled with patriotic Americans that sacrifice so much to ensure that the whining people of Coupeville can do so. I find it strange that no one is complaining about the noise from the helicopters that come and go from Whidbey General hospital.

They forget that “it is the sound of freedom” that they complain about.

One could ask each individual, “What have you done for your country?”

Larry Ogle

Coupeville

 

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.